luxuriation
- noun
- /lʌɡˈzʊəriˌeɪʃən/
- After weeks of hard work, she allowed herself a weekend of luxuriation at a spa.
Examples
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His luxuriation in fine food and wine was well-known among his friends.
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The novel describes the luxuriation of its characters in the opulent surroundings of the palace.
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The luxuriation of the spa made her feel rejuvenated.
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After a long week, he indulged in luxuriation at the resort.
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After weeks of hard work, she allowed herself a weekend of luxuriation at a spa.
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His luxuriation in fine food and wine was well-known among his friends.
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After a long week, he indulged in luxuriation at the resort.
Synonyms
A great comfort from expensive things or experiences that people do not need
A large amount of money and very expensive things that show wealth
A life with great comfort and a lot of money
Great comfort and rich, elegant living that costs a lot
Seeking great luxury and pleasure in life
The quality of being very rich and impressive in style or appearance
Very rich and costly display that shows great wealth
Antonyms
How Luxurious
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Luxuriation comes from the Latin word luxuria, which means 'excess' or 'abundance', and it shares the same root as the everyday word luxury. It paints the image of enjoying extra comfort and pleasure, so to luxuriate is to take great pleasure in rich comfort and ease.