luxuriant (adj.)

"exuberant in growth or quantity," 1530s, from French luxuriant and directly from Latin luxuriantem (nominative luxurians), present participle of luxuriare "have to excess, grow profusely" (see luxuriate). Related: Luxuriantly.

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luxuriate (v.)

1620s, "grow exuberantly or in abundance," also "indulge in luxury," from Latin luxuriatus, past participle of luxuriare "have to excess," figuratively "run riot, be dissolute, indulge to excess," from luxuria "excess, rankness, luxuriance" (see luxury). Related: Luxuriated; luxuriating.

luxuriance (n.)

"abundant or vigorous growth or quantity," 1650s; see luxuriant + -ance. Related: Luxuriancy (1640s).

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Definitions of luxuriant

luxuriant (adj.)

marked by complexity and richness of detail;

Synonyms: elaborate

luxuriant (adj.)

displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses;

Synonyms: epicurean / luxurious / sybaritic / voluptuary / voluptuous

luxuriant (adj.)

produced or growing in extreme abundance;

Synonyms: exuberant / lush / profuse / riotous

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