luxuriate
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iˌeɪt, lʌkˈʃʊər- verb (used without object), lux·u·ri·at·ed, lux·u·ri·at·ing.
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.
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luxuriate (lʌɡˈzjʊərɪˌeɪt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | ( |
| 2. | to flourish extensively or profusely |
| 3. | to live in a sumptuous way |
| [C17: from Latin luxuriāre] | |
| luxuri'ation | |
| —n | |
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Luxuriate
is always a great word to know.
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Word Origin & History
luxuriate
1621, "to indulge in luxury," from L. luxuriatum, pp. of luxuriare "indulge, have to excess," from luxuria "excess" (see luxury).
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Example sentences
Luxuriate in the whirlpool bath while enjoying the fireplace on a cold winter evening.
Guests can luxuriate at the spa and heated pool or try a refreshing creek swim.
The reader isn't expected to buy or watch or cook or do anything other than luxuriate in the awesomeness of this magazine.
We cannot afford to luxuriate around such a wonderful notion.
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