LUXURIOUS Synonyms: 102 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: How is the word 'luxurious' distinct from other similar adjectives?

Some common synonyms of luxurious are sensual , sensuous , and voluptuous . While all these words mean "relating to or providing pleasure through gratification of the senses," luxurious suggests the indulgence of sensuous pleasure inducing bodily ease and languor. // a luxurious hotel

Q: When is it sensible to use 'sensual' instead of 'luxurious'?

The synonyms sensual and luxurious are sometimes interchangeable, but sensual tends to imply the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of the physical appetites as ends in themselves. // a life devoted to sensual pleasures

Q: When is 'sensuous' a more appropriate choice than 'luxurious'?

In some situations, the words sensuous and luxurious are roughly equivalent. However, sensuous implies gratification of the senses for the sake of aesthetic pleasure. // the sensuous delights of great music

Q: When might 'voluptuous' be a better fit than 'luxurious'?

The meanings of voluptuous and luxurious largely overlap; however, voluptuous implies more strongly an abandonment especially to sensual pleasure. // a voluptuous feast

luxurious

adjective

(ˌ)ləg-ˈzhu̇r-ē-əs

Definition of luxurious

as in deluxe

showing obvious signs of wealth and comfort the luxurious apartment was filled with the latest electronic gadgets and fine works of art

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given to or marked by excessive gratification of one's desires squandered his fortune in the relentless satisfaction of his luxurious tastes

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How is the word luxurious distinct from other similar adjectives?

Some common synonyms of luxurious are sensual, sensuous, and voluptuous. While all these words mean "relating to or providing pleasure through gratification of the senses," luxurious suggests the indulgence of sensuous pleasure inducing bodily ease and languor.

a luxurious hotel

When is it sensible to use sensual instead of luxurious?

The synonyms sensual and luxurious are sometimes interchangeable, but sensual tends to imply the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of the physical appetites as ends in themselves.

a life devoted to sensual pleasures

When is sensuous a more appropriate choice than luxurious?

In some situations, the words sensuous and luxurious are roughly equivalent. However, sensuous implies gratification of the senses for the sake of aesthetic pleasure.

the sensuous delights of great music

When might voluptuous be a better fit than luxurious?

The meanings of voluptuous and luxurious largely overlap; however, voluptuous implies more strongly an abandonment especially to sensual pleasure.

a voluptuous feast

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Recent Examples of luxurious The result was a journey that allowed the guests to experience some of the planet’s last truly wild places in a way that felt adventurous, luxurious, and safe. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026 The ultra-crunchy exterior gives way to a luxurious, fluffy center and a deep corn flavor. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026 Delta Air Lines is unveiling new offerings for its Delta One cabin in an effort to make its highest-tier seats even more luxurious — and top dollar. — Mirtha Donastorg, AJC.com, 14 Oct. 2026 Despite the luxurious textures, the diaphanous space had the air of a compartment. — Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for luxurious

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My deluxe room on the second floor had high ceilings and views of the Swiss Institute across the street.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
All five extra songs will be available in a standalone vinyl edition, as well as in a deluxe 2CD edition and across all digital formats.

— Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of deluxe

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The most sensual scene in the movie is actually a dance number at a public gathering where the two characters slowly sway and caress each other, much to the horror and confusion of the other townsfolk.

— Whitney Friedlander, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
For 1937, which is dominated by shades of green, blue, khaki, and sand, Cobos looked to Claire Denis’s Beau Travail (1999), a sensual psychological drama about French Foreign Legionnaires in Djibouti.

— Elaina Patton, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of sensual

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But two segments of the market — ultra-luxury homes and more affordable condos — were still going strong in September, according to new data from the Miami Association of Realtors.

— Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026
Ultra-luxury all-inclusive Regent Seven Seas Cruises will inaugurate its full-winter Mediterranean program this year—with pricing inclusive of excursions, food, beverages, and amenities like Wi-Fi.

— Brittany Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of luxury

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The happy couple, naturally, take occasional breaks to sip champagne, soak in a bubble bath and lasciviously feed each other ice cream amid the barely dressed, hedonistic debauchery.

— Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2026
In the series, which began its second season last month, Okeniyi plays Leighton Vance, billionaire tech chief; Leighton Vance, hedonistic nepo baby; and Leighton Vance, spiritual guru.

— Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of hedonistic

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Olivia Miles, the rookie point guard for the Minnesota Lynx, wears a pair of bug-eyed sports goggles, black and bulbous, sometimes held in place by a thick strap that runs through her luxuriant Afro.

— Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
At the end of the fifth group, one girl’s face blossomed into a radiant flower, and another drew herself with luxuriant pigtails, standing beneath a bright red beating heart.

— James Gordon, Time, 14 July 2026

Definition of luxuriant

Adjective

Today, a number of wellness services have tuned into the island's rugged and sybaritic sides.

— Adrienne Matei, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
Marbella is once again attracting a moneyed, glamorous crowd, with sybaritic beach clubs, fashion pop-ups, standout restaurants, and sprawling spas that promise head-to-toe pampering.

— Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026

Definition of sybaritic

Adjective

Strong reviews should continue to propel the lavish film at the box office, which carries a substantial $100 million price tag.

— Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 24 Oct. 2026
Kim Kardashian’s parade of 46th birthday outfits continues, and her most recent night-out ensemble might be her most lavish look yet.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of lavish

Adjective

Beyond cooking, Relota Luczo takes a shot of Furtuna Skin’s LXR06 Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil on an empty stomach each morning to maintain her beautiful skin.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026
Give the cake a final shake of fresh nutmeg for a beautiful presentation.

— Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2026

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