luxuriance
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7.7
- noun
- /lʌkˈʒʊəriəns/
:
lujuria
- Cairo's cosmopolitan elite competed in the size and luxuriance of their villas.
Examples
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An obscure sophistication began to creep into the art; they were painting things he only dimly sensed, but with time he was starting to see a richness, a luxuriance of meaning there that merged with the photos, never far from his mind, in the mission's files of the Haitian dead.
Fiction book (2000) -
A little distance from my ordinary walk and a little variety in the growth or luxuriance will produce this illusion.
Blog text (6) -
The picture of La Belle Conchita, by contrast, had been done with delicious abandon, luxuriance, almost profligacy, in the use of material.
Fiction book (1995) -
Here, Aureole was burgeoning into the stolid luxuriance required of the most powerful and perfected women Patricia knew.
Fiction book (1997) -
The luxuriance of the flesh, its vivid tones, the fevered eyes and the weight of the voice, its huskiness, became instantly conjugated with sensual love.
Fiction book (1996) -
The garden was filled with the luxuriance of blooming flowers and lush greenery.
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The luxuriance of the rainforest captivated all who ventured into its depths.
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Walking through the vineyard, she marveled at the luxuriance of the ripe grapes hanging from the vines.
Synonyms
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3.4
A large amount of detail, color, or variety that pleases people
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4.4
A rich, full look of plants or fabrics that pleases the senses
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7.0
A strong, rich taste or smell that makes you want to eat something
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7.3
A large amount of good things, often food or gifts
A rich, full beauty that pleases the senses
A rich green covering of plants on land
Antonyms
How Abundant
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Morphology
Etymology
Luxuriance comes from the Latin word luxus, which means 'excess' or 'luxury', and the same root is in luxury and luxurious. So, luxuriance describes something very rich, lush, and full, like a garden overflowing with green leaves and bright flowers.