What does “luxuriant” mean?
- 1
adjectivegrowing thickly and healthily
The valley was covered in luxuriant vegetation.
- 2
adjective(of hair) thick, rich and attractive
She had long, luxuriant hair.
Luxuriant at a glance
- Part of speech
- adjective
- CEFR level
- C2 (proficient)
- Pronunciation
- /lʌɡˈʒʊriənt/ · lug-ZHOOR-ee-unt
How to use “luxuriant” correctly
Don’t confuse with “luxurious” (expensive and comfortable). Plants and hair are luxuriant; hotels are luxurious.
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- lush
- abundant
- thick
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- sparse
- barren
Word family
- luxuriance
- luxuriate
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