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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 That would be Dua Lipa, who was seen touching down at New York's JFK airport earlier today, with a bevy of delightful charms attached to her luxurious Hermès Birkin. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2025 With red fringe trim and leopard pillows, this red couch makes for a sophisticated and luxurious spot to lounge. Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2025 Subtle Sage Green Decor Idea In this formal living space, a pair of accent chairs upholstered in a luxurious sage green velvet fabric bring in a refreshing pop of color. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025 Check in here: After 26.2 grueling miles, rest up in the luxurious Five-Star Shangri-La Vancouver. Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for luxurious 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for luxurious
Adjective
  • The retreat offers experiential exercises to explore intimacy and sensual pleasure.
    Caren Osten Gerszberg, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Words may fall short when portraying the shock, trauma and cognitive dissonance, but when words fail, there are images, objects and sensual immersion that can convey a perception of what happened and how the Nova festival community has come together for healing and hope.
    Karen-Janine Cohen, Sun Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • More than 1,000 cabins are in the deluxe balcony category and can sleep up to four guests.
    Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2025
  • The Atlanta rapper recently dropped off the deluxe version of his fourth solo album WHAM and is planning on releasing another project entitled Dominique some time in February.
    Angel Diaz, Billboard, 15 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • In Pantera, the cops-and-robbers story matters a lot less than Nick’s intoxication with the wild, hedonistic life of a criminal and his growing bond with Donnie.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Jan. 2025
  • The antidote to a hedonistic season of life, for me, is recommitting to nights on my couch, cutting back on restaurant meals and cooking more often than not.
    Becky Hughes, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • The development pre-built its luxuriant landscaping and outdoor plazas, then incorporated an indoor golf simulator, fitness center and café as tenant amenities.
    Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
  • One Madison’s slate of attractions includes a public gym (run by Chelsea Piers Fitness) so spacious and luxuriant that members might be tempted to move in.
    Justin Davidson, Curbed, 21 Nov. 2024
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  • Couples treatments here are not to be missed; a lavish duet suite boasts side-by-side soaking tubs and treatment tables.
    Ariel Okin, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2025
  • Dining options are decidedly more lavish than on most American carriers.
    Brad Japhe, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025
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  • Creators on Etsy can take the fabric of a pet’s collar and turn it into jewelry, and there are even ways to turn their ashes or fur into beautiful keepsake memorials.
    Annemarie Dooling, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2025
  • The album is often gorgeous and expansive, with several songs running over 8 minutes long that return to Homogenic’s palette of grand string arrangements and booming drums, as if Björk is soothing herself with beautiful melodies.
    Al Shipley, SPIN, 22 Jan. 2025
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  • The additional guest bedrooms, equally as sumptuous, are located on another wing of the house, which awards plenty of privacy for homeowners in the primary suite.
    Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
  • And telling these stories requires sumptuous costuming, attention to historical detail and, of course, an appropriately regal setting.
    Alex Apatoff, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025

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“Luxurious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luxurious. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.

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