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- [luhg-zhoo r-ee-uh nt, luhk-shoo r-]
- /lʌgˈʒʊər i ənt, lʌkˈʃʊər-/
- /lʌɡˈʒʊə.ri.ənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [luhg-zhoo r-ee-uh nt, luhk-shoo r-]
- /lʌgˈʒʊər i ənt, lʌkˈʃʊər-/
Definitions of luxuriant word
- adjective luxuriant abundant or lush in growth, as vegetation. 1
- adjective luxuriant producing abundantly, as soil; fertile; fruitful; productive: to settle in luxuriant country. 1
- adjective luxuriant richly abundant, profuse, or superabundant. 1
- adjective luxuriant florid, as imagery or ornamentation; lacking in restraint. 1
- noun luxuriant (of vegetation) Rich and profuse in growth; lush. 1
- abbreviation LUXURIANT lush 1
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Origin of luxuriant
First appearance:
before 1530 One of the 29% oldest English words
1530-40; < Latin luxuriant- (stem of luxuriāns), present participle of luxuriāre to be rank or immoderate. See luxury, -ant
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Parts of speech for Luxuriant
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luxuriant popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for luxuriant
adj luxuriant
- sumptuous — entailing great expense, as from choice materials, fine work, etc.; costly: a sumptuous residence.
- lush — (of vegetation, plants, grasses, etc.) luxuriant; succulent; tender and juicy.
- opulent — characterized by or exhibiting opulence: an opulent suite.
- abundant — Something that is abundant is present in large quantities.
- ample — If there is an ample amount of something, there is enough of it and usually some extra.
adjective luxuriant
- verdant — green with vegetation; covered with growing plants or grass: a verdant oasis.
- plush — a fabric, as of silk, cotton, or wool, whose pile is more than ⅛ inch (0.3 cm) high.
- profuse — spending or giving freely and in large amount, often to excess; extravagant (often followed by in): profuse praise.
- elaboration — The act or process of producing or refining with labor; improvement by successive operations; refinement.
- excessive — More than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate.
Antonyms for luxuriant
adj luxuriant
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