luxuriance

[ luhg-zhoor-ee-uhns, luhk-shoor- ]

noun

1. luxuriant growth or productiveness; rich abundance; lushness.

Other Words From

• over·lux·uri·ance noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of luxuriance¹

First recorded in 1720–30; luxuri(ant) + -ance

Example Sentences

The plant attains a large size, and grows with a luxuriance common to all products grown in the famous "blue grass" region.

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They grew with the greatest luxuriance, and produced abundance of flowers and seed.

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At the iron window of her prison they appeared to grow with the joy and luxuriance of gratitude.

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Neither is the luxuriance of Fletcher, which his friends have taxed in him, a less fault than the carelessness of Shakespeare.

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In the middle of every field was an elm or a chesnut, which by the luxuriance of its foliage seemed planted in other ages.

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Related Words

• abundance
• affluence
• cash
• property
• prosperity
• revenue
• riches
• richness
• security
• treasure
• worth