English Explanatory Dictionary

luxuriate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To enjoy luxury, to indulge.
  2. To be luxuriant; to grow exuberantly.

Pronunciation

/lʌɡˈʒʊəɹ.i.eɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-luxuriate.wav

Word forms

luxuriate luxuriates luxuriating luxuriated

Etymology

First attested in 1621; borrowed from Latin lūxuriātus, perfect passive participle of lūxuriō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix).

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