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growing thickly and vigorously a luxuriant coat of fur

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How is the word luxuriant distinct from other similar adjectives?

Some common synonyms of luxuriant are exuberant, lavish, lush, prodigal, and profuse. While all these words mean "giving or given out in great abundance," luxuriant suggests a rich and splendid abundance.

a luxuriant beard

When is exuberant a more appropriate choice than luxuriant?

In some situations, the words exuberant and luxuriant are roughly equivalent. However, exuberant implies marked vitality or vigor in what produces abundantly.

an exuberant imagination

When could lavish be used to replace luxuriant?

While the synonyms lavish and luxuriant are close in meaning, lavish suggests an unstinted or unmeasured profusion.

a lavish party

In what contexts can lush take the place of luxuriant?

The meanings of lush and luxuriant largely overlap; however, lush suggests rich, soft luxuriance.

a lush green lawn

Where would prodigal be a reasonable alternative to luxuriant?

Although the words prodigal and luxuriant have much in common, prodigal implies reckless or wasteful lavishness threatening to lead to early exhaustion of resources.

prodigal spending

When might profuse be a better fit than luxuriant?

The words profuse and luxuriant are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, profuse implies pouring forth without restraint.

profuse apologies

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of luxuriant This was a man who had lengthy experience in surviving far from luxuriant conditions, firstly from his time living with the destitute of Paris and London as part of his first successful non-fiction volume and secondly as a fighter for the Republican cause in the Spanish Civil War. Rob Crossan, JSTOR Daily, 15 Nov. 2024 Like Alfonso Arau’s decadent film, the amount of time spent on food in the series is almost luxuriant, adding to the sensuality of the story. Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 3 Nov. 2024 The name reflects the fact nature is infused into every aspect of the hostelry, from luxuriant plantings to the names given the 179 guest rooms, each a reference to a different bird or flower. Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024 Inspired by the legendary charm and elegance of such European capitals as Seville and Venice, Merrick stipulated the inclusion of circuitous byways, landscaped medians and luxuriant frondescence. Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024 See All Example Sentences for luxuriant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for luxuriant
Adjective
  • The 60-minute treatment finishes with 30 minutes of chill time in a lush spa garden.
    R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
  • The lush vegetation provides food for the lambs and their mothers, who also need to maintain enough energy to produce milk for their babies and feed themselves.
    Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Child labor and street crime were rampant, with some youngsters turning to theft for sustenance.
    Peter Zablocki, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Burnout is rampant, employee trust is fragile, and businesses that fail to cultivate genuine workplace culture are losing talent fast.
    Nell Derick Debevoise, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • That climate provides fertile ground for misinformation and myths to multiply on social networks.
    Paula Andalo | KFF Health News, NBC News, 13 Mar. 2025
  • To put that another way, everything felt like hard work, so Howe had fertile ground to build on.
    George Caulkin, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • That day has come with the debut of this fine fragrance, which translates its signature warm, sweet and slightly spicy notes into a luxurious perfume.
    Jackie Fields, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Sea Island, Georgia Southern charm and golfing excellence abound at Sea Island’s two luxurious sister resorts, The Cloister and The Lodge at Sea Island on the coast of Georgia.
    Katie Sweeney, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Why Sage Green Should Be Considered a Neutral Sage green can—and should be—viewed as a neutral, according to designer Lisa Morton.
    Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2025
  • The color scheme is rare for innies to see since their world typically features blue and green shades.
    Abigail Lee, Variety, 15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Fire is a natural part of ecosystems in the Southeast, often burning through weedy shrubs and enabling native plants to grow without as much competition.
    Kiley Price, WIRED, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Then, prune overgrown trees and shrubs, trim tall grasses and weedy areas, mow regularly to keep your lawn cut close, and consider calling a chimney sweep to clean out your chimney.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • In the last decade, women leadership and ownership of alcoholic beverage brands has witnessed prolific momentum.
    Jillian Dara, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
  • Hall, the prolific author of romance novels like the London Calling and Spires series, notes that Looking For Group, which is partially set inside Heroes of Legend's virtual world, drew inspiration from Felicia Day’s web series The Guild.
    Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • In April, Riot Games and Virgin Music Group will team up for a deluxe version of the Arcane League of Legends Season 2 soundtrack, adding to a roster that already includes heavyweights such as Stray Kids, Twenty One Pilots and Sheryl Lee Ralph.
    Kyle Denis, Billboard, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Now, Pearce is ready to close that Hummingbird chapter with the deluxe release that serendipitously tied the albums together.
    Daniela Avila, People.com, 17 Mar. 2025

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“Luxuriant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luxuriant. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.

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