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luxuriate

American  
[luhg-zhoor-ee-eyt, luhk-shoor-] / lʌgˈʒʊər iˌeɪt, lʌkˈʃʊər- /

verb (used without object)

luxuriated, luxuriating

  1. to enjoy oneself without stint; revel.

    to luxuriate in newly acquired wealth.

  2. to grow fully or abundantly; thrive.

    The plants luxuriated in the new soil.
luxuriate British  
/ lʌɡˈzjʊərɪˌeɪt /

verb

  1. (foll by in) to take voluptuous pleasure; revel

  2. to flourish extensively or profusely

  3. to live in a sumptuous way

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Other Word Forms

  • luxuriation noun
  • unluxuriating adjective

Etymology

Origin of luxuriate

1615–25; < Latin luxuriātus, past participle of luxuriāre. See luxuriant, -ate 1

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