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luxuriating

lux·u·ri·ate
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [luhg-zhoo r-ee-eyt, luhk-shoo r-]
    • /lʌgˈʒʊər iˌeɪt, lʌkˈʃʊər-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [luhg-zhoo r-ee-eyt, luhk-shoo r-]
    • /lʌgˈʒʊər iˌeɪt, lʌkˈʃʊər-/

Definitions of luxuriating word

  • verb without object luxuriating to enjoy oneself without stint; revel: to luxuriate in newly acquired wealth. 1
  • verb without object luxuriating to grow fully or abundantly; thrive: The plants luxuriated in the new soil. 1
  • noun luxuriating Present participle of luxuriate. 1

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Origin of luxuriating

First appearance:

before 1615
One of the 41% oldest English words
1615-25; < Latin luxuriātus, past participle of luxuriāre. See luxuriant, -ate1

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Parts of speech for Luxuriating

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

luxuriating popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

luxuriating usage trend in Literature

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