Added 1 October 2026
luxuriate
/lʌɡˈʒʊəɹ.i.eɪt/ verb
Latin root: lūxuriātus First recorded: 1621 Wiktionary
verb Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about luxuriate at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- Become extravagant; indulge (oneself) luxuriously.
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Enjoy to excess.
She indulges in ice cream
- Thrive profusely or flourish extensively.
Origin
First attested in 1621; borrowed from Latin lūxuriātus, perfect passive participle of lūxuriō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix).
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