Definitions

lush

[luhsh] / lʌʃ /

ADJECTIVE

profuse and delightful

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abundant dense green lavish luscious luxuriant luxurious opulent ornate overgrown plush rich sensuous sumptuous verdant

STRONG

delicious grand prodigal rank succulent tender

WEAK

ambrosial delectable deluxe elaborate extensive extravagant exuberant flourishing fresh heavenly juicy palatial prolific riotous ripe ritzy scrumptious teeming voluptuous

Antonyms

STRONGEST

barren scarce sparse

WEAK

austere bare

Example Sentences

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It's been a similar connection in the past year for Zara Larsson's hit Lush Life.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

While the the Girl Like Me and Lush Life routines have been created by dancers, it has become increasingly common for fans to make up their own dance moves.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Lush green reeds in the channel had suddenly turned brown and lifeless, and birds had disappeared.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

Lush romanticism, bloody action and a certain winking distance from the material keep Mr. Besson’s picture vivid if not quite compelling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

Lush English gardens pop with color across an expanse of acreage.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

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