luxurious

[luhg-zhoor-ee-uhs, luhk-shoor-] / lʌgˈʒʊər i əs, lʌkˈʃʊər- /

ADJECTIVE

affluent, indulgent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

comfortable deluxe expensive extravagant fancy gorgeous grand imposing lavish lush opulent ostentatious palatial plush posh ritzy splendid stately sumptuous upscale

WEAK

costly easy elaborate epicurean fit for a king/queen grandiose gratifying hedonistic immoderate impressive in the lap of luxury luscious magnificent majestic pampered pleasurable pleasure-loving plushy pretentious red-carpet rich self-indulgent sensual sensuous sybaritic voluptuous well-appointed

Antonyms

STRONGEST

barren common destitute economical inferior insignificant moderate modest ordinary plain poor reasonable small unimportant unimpressive

WEAK

austere frugal

Example Sentences

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She wore a black sparkling gown with a luxurious silver, jewel-encrusted neck adornment.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Many items from Carrie’s collection are from the luxurious apartment she shared with her husband, Mr. Big.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

These are your stock starters — the foundation for something deeper, richer, and far more luxurious than it has any right to be.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

The listing adds, “The primary suite exudes elegance with two luxurious ensuites, two walk-in closets, and two private balconies.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Her place already was luxurious, with a bowling alley where the pins were bottles of chilled champagne, but now she resolved to increase the number of bedrooms and double her staff.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

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