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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Here, WSJ staffers share their thoughts after burning some of the luxurious incense offerings available now.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

The Luce's "eye-popping price tag" also looks particularly high given the increasingly cheap and luxurious EVs already on the market, said sustainable industry expert Jessica Cheam.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

This guard-gated community is only a 20-minute drive from the Strip and very lavish and luxurious, where lot sizes are large and so are the square footages of the homes.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

Outside the property is just as luxurious, with numerous entertaining areas spread around the grounds, as well as a stunning swimming pool and spa that provides the perfect place to relax.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

Everything in it looks so luxurious that I feel like I’m ruining it just by sitting here.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu

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