LUXURIANT Synonyms: 140 Similar and Opposite Words

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

Some common synonyms of luxuriant are exuberant , lavish , lush , prodigal , and profuse . While all these words mean "giving or given out in great abundance," luxuriant suggests a rich and splendid abundance. // a luxuriant beard

Q: When is 'exuberant' a more appropriate choice than 'luxuriant'?

In some situations, the words exuberant and luxuriant are roughly equivalent. However, exuberant implies marked vitality or vigor in what produces abundantly. // an exuberant imagination

Q: When could 'lavish' be used to replace 'luxuriant'?

While the synonyms lavish and luxuriant are close in meaning, lavish suggests an unstinted or unmeasured profusion. // a lavish party

Q: In what contexts can 'lush' take the place of 'luxuriant'?

The meanings of lush and luxuriant largely overlap; however, lush suggests rich, soft luxuriance. // a lush green lawn

Q: Where would 'prodigal' be a reasonable alternative to 'luxuriant'?

Although the words prodigal and luxuriant have much in common, prodigal implies reckless or wasteful lavishness threatening to lead to early exhaustion of resources. // prodigal spending

Q: When might 'profuse' be a better fit than 'luxuriant'?

The words profuse and luxuriant are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, profuse implies pouring forth without restraint. // profuse apologies

luxuriant

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(ˌ)ləg-ˈzhu̇r-ē-ənt

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as in lush

covered with a thick, healthy natural growth an older man who still has a luxuriant head of hair

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as in rampant

growing thickly and vigorously a luxuriant coat of fur

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as in fertile

producing abundantly luxuriant soil that yields endless fields of grain

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as in luxurious

showing obvious signs of wealth and comfort the fashion model always wore the most luxuriant outfits

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How is the word luxuriant distinct from other similar adjectives?

Some common synonyms of luxuriant are exuberant, lavish, lush, prodigal, and profuse. While all these words mean "giving or given out in great abundance," luxuriant suggests a rich and splendid abundance.

a luxuriant beard

When is exuberant a more appropriate choice than luxuriant?

In some situations, the words exuberant and luxuriant are roughly equivalent. However, exuberant implies marked vitality or vigor in what produces abundantly.

an exuberant imagination

When could lavish be used to replace luxuriant?

While the synonyms lavish and luxuriant are close in meaning, lavish suggests an unstinted or unmeasured profusion.

a lavish party

In what contexts can lush take the place of luxuriant?

The meanings of lush and luxuriant largely overlap; however, lush suggests rich, soft luxuriance.

a lush green lawn

Where would prodigal be a reasonable alternative to luxuriant?

Although the words prodigal and luxuriant have much in common, prodigal implies reckless or wasteful lavishness threatening to lead to early exhaustion of resources.

prodigal spending

When might profuse be a better fit than luxuriant?

The words profuse and luxuriant are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, profuse implies pouring forth without restraint.

profuse apologies

Examples of luxuriant in a Sentence

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Recent Examples on the Web Herzog’s book is one luxuriant, well-waxed batch of pulver. —

Dwight Garner, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2023 Soon her company was installing thousands of plants in offices across the city, in luxuriant displays. —

Steven Kurutz, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2023 Fully 20% of Britain’s land surface is thought to host the right kind of climate for temperate rainforest, and yet a mere 1% is actually still covered by this luxuriant habitat. —

Jason Thomson, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Aug. 2023 Fertilize only moderately to keep plants normally green and vigorous but not luxuriant. —

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And Raimondi says a comprehensive lawn fertilizer program is beneficial for a lush green and disease-resistant lawn.

Terri Williams, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
In fact, Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village just underwent a swanky revamp and added a 40,000-square-foot spa, a lush Cove Pool, and three new restaurants.

Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2024

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