luxurious
gb/ləɡʒˈɚiəs/ us/ləɡʒˈɚiəs/
B2
English
~ 7000
Senses
0 senses
adjective
B2
property
1
Very expensive and very comfortable
Very expensive and very comfortable, giving you a strong feeling of pleasure and comfort.
Usage pattern:
a luxurious [thing/experience]; [something] is luxurious
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse "luxurious" with the noun "luxury" and say *"a very luxurious" when they mean *"a luxury" (e.g., *"A holiday is a luxurious" instead of "A holiday is a luxury"). They may also confuse "luxurious" with "luxuriant": "luxuriant" is usually for thick growth of hair or plants, while "luxurious" is mainly about expense and comfort.
Synonyms
luxury (Used as an attributive noun (e.g. 'luxury car'); slightly broader and more common in marketing.)
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opulent (Formal and stronger; suggests great wealth displayed in a showy way.)
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lavish (Emphasizes being more than enough or more than necessary, often with a sense of excess.)
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plush (Informal; focuses on soft comfort and rich decoration rather than price alone.)
Antonyms
simple (Lacks extra comfort or decoration; basic and not rich or fancy.)
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austere (Deliberately plain and without any comfort or luxury, often for moral or practical reasons.)
Collocations
luxurious hotel
|luxurious lifestyle
|luxurious apartment
|luxurious bathroom
|luxurious surroundings
|luxurious spa
Themes
lifestyle
|travel
|housing
|shopping
|daily_life
|business
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- They spent their honeymoon in a luxurious hotel overlooking the ocean.
- After years of saving, she finally moved into a luxurious apartment in the city center.
- The spa offers a range of luxurious treatments, including hot stone massages and mud baths.
- The company is known for its luxurious sports cars and premium customer service.
- We escaped our tiny flat for a luxurious weekend in the countryside.
Learner examples
- They stayed in a luxurious hotel on their holiday.
- He dreams of living a luxurious life with a big house and staff.
- The bathroom was so luxurious, with a big bath and candles.
- She bought a luxurious car with leather seats.
- The resort was very luxurious but also very expensive.
adjective
C1
property
2
Rich, thick, and very pleasant
Thick, rich, and very nice to look at or touch, especially about hair or fabric.
Usage pattern:
luxurious [hair/fabric/texture/vegetation]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use "luxurious" only for price and money and forget this sense for physical richness (like hair or fabric). They may also mix it with "luxuriant"; both can describe thick hair or plants, but "luxuriant" is slightly more technical and less common in everyday speech.
Synonyms
lush (Very close in meaning; often used for thick plants and hair, slightly more informal in tone.)
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thick (More general and neutral; does not carry the positive, rich feeling that "luxurious" has.)
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silky (Focuses on the smooth, soft feeling, especially of hair or fabric, rather than richness and abundance.)
Antonyms
sparse (Describes hair or growth that is thinly spread with lots of empty space, the opposite of rich and full.)
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coarse (Rough in texture and unpleasant to touch, the opposite of soft and pleasant.)
Collocations
luxurious hair
|thick, luxurious curls
|luxurious fabric
|luxurious velvet
|luxurious fur
|luxurious foliage
Themes
appearance
|fashion
|nature
|clothing
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- She ran her fingers through his thick, luxurious hair.
- The sofa was covered in a luxurious velvet that felt wonderful to sit on.
- The designer chose a luxurious silk for the evening gown.
- The cat's luxurious fur made everyone want to pet her.
- Rain and warm weather created a garden full of luxurious green growth.
Learner examples
- She has long, luxurious hair.
- The blanket is made of luxurious soft wool.
- The cat has luxurious fur that feels very soft.
- I like curtains made from luxurious heavy fabric.
- The forest was full of luxurious green plants.
Grammar
Dictionary form
luxurious
IPA
GB/ləɡʒˈɚiəs/
US/ləɡʒˈɚiəs/
Syllables & stress
lux - uri - ous (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (uri)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: luxurious
Word family
Expressions
a luxurious hotel
1/ə ləɡʒˈɚiəs hoʊtˈɛl/
fixed phrase
Very expensive, high-comfort hotel
A hotel that costs a lot of money and gives guests a very high level of comfort and service.
Examples
- They booked a luxurious hotel for their anniversary weekend.
- Staying in a luxurious hotel can make a short trip feel special.
a luxurious lifestyle
1/ə ləɡʒˈɚiəs lˈaɪfstˌaɪl/
fixed phrase
Way of life with many luxuries
A way of living where a person spends a lot of money on very comfortable and expensive things.
Examples
- He can't afford the luxurious lifestyle he shows on social media.
- After the promotion, they started enjoying a more luxurious lifestyle.
live a luxurious lifestyle
1/lˈɪv ə ləɡʒˈɚiəs lˈaɪfstˌaɪl/
fixed phrase
Have a life full of luxuries
To live in a way where you have and use many very expensive and comfortable things.
Examples
- They made enough money to live a luxurious lifestyle in their forties.
- Not everyone who looks rich online actually lives a luxurious lifestyle.
soft and luxurious
1/sˈɔft ˈænd ləɡʒˈɚiəs/
fixed phrase
Very soft and rich-feeling
Very soft when you touch it and giving you a strong feeling of comfort and richness.
Examples
- The new towels are soft and luxurious.
- I want a blanket that feels soft and luxurious on my skin.
thick, luxurious hair
1/θˈɪk | ləɡʒˈɚiəs hˈɛɹ/
fixed phrase
Very full and rich hair
Hair that is very full and thick, and looks and feels very rich and healthy.
Examples
- The actor is famous for his thick, luxurious hair.
- She advertises shampoo by showing off her thick, luxurious hair.