Brian's girlfriend often begs him to take her to luxurious restaurants.
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Luxurious
/lʌɡˈʒʊə.ɹɪəs/
Synonyms for "luxurious" (247 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (50)
abounding in richesaffluentappealingappetitivearabesqueattractiveawe inspiringawe-inspiringawfulbabylonianbarbaricbaroquebent on pleasurebewitchingbig-richbusycaptivatingcharmingchichicomfortable
Strong matches (74)
enchantingengagingenravishingenthrallingentrancingepicureanexpensiveexquisiteextravagantfancyfascinatingfatfetchingfineflamboyantfleshlyfloridfloweryflushfriendly
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frightfully richfrillyfruitfulfussygloriousgorgeousgourmetgrandgrandioseheart-robbinghedonistichighhigh-pricedhigh-wroughthomelikehomelyhomeyimposingimpressivein fundsin the moneyindependentindependently richindependently wealthyintriguinginvitingirresistiblelaboredlanguishinglanguorouslavishlived inlived-inloadedlovelyluscious
Adjective(12 words)
Related words (123)
lushluxuriantluxury-lovingmade of moneymagnificentmajesticmoneyedmoresquenoblenot affordableof great costoofyopulentornateostentatiousoverelaborateoverelegantoverlaboredoverworkedoverwrought
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palacepalatialpamperedpeacefulpicturesquepleasure seekingpleasure-bentpleasure-seekingplenteousplushplushyposhpreciouspremiumprepossessingpretentiouspretty-prettypriceyprincelyprosperousproudprovided forravishingrelaxingreposefulrestfulrichrich as croesusritzyrococorolling in moneyroomyself-indulgentsensualsensuousshowysnugsoftsplendacioussplendidsplendiferousstatelysteepstiffsumptuoussuperbsuperfancysuperfineswankswankyswellsybaritictakingtantalizingtemptingthrillingtitillativetopunchasteunpayablevoluptuaryvoluptuouswallowing in wealthwarmwealthywell fixedwell provided forwell-fixedwell-heeledwell-offwell-to-dowinningwinsomewitching
Adjective(20 words)
Adjective(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: deluxe, opulent, sumptuous, abounding in riches, affluent.
- Sentence evidence is available for luxurious, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "luxurious".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "luxurious"
Keep "luxurious" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "luxurious" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "luxurious", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "luxurious" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
2 entriesMore specific
13 entriesdeluxe amenitieselaborate fittingshigh end carlavish lifestyleluxury hotelopulent decorornate furnitureostentatious decoroverdecorated roompremium garmentpremium materialssumptuous furnishingsupscale restaurant
Collocations
5 entriesluxurious carluxurious fabricsluxurious homeluxurious hotelluxurious lifestyle
Inflections
2 entriesmore luxuriousmost luxurious
Derivations
7 entriessimilar
2 entriesTranslations
8 translations across 8 languages.
Catalan
1 entries- luxuriós adj (enjoying pleasures of luxury)
Dutch
1 entries- luxueus adj (enjoying pleasures of luxury)
French
1 entries- de luxe adj (enjoying pleasures of luxury)
Galician
1 entries- luxurioso adj (enjoying pleasures of luxury)
German
1 entries- luxuriös adj (enjoying pleasures of luxury)
Italian
1 entries- lussurioso adj (enjoying pleasures of luxury)
Portuguese
1 entries- luxuoso adj (enjoying pleasures of luxury)
Romanian
1 entries- luxurios adj (enjoying pleasures of luxury)
Sample sentences
15 total sentences available.
The hotel was luxurious beyond description.
Source: tatoeba (49884)
I can not feel at home in a luxurious hotel.
Source: tatoeba (257438)
Habit converts luxurious enjoyments into dull and daily necessities.
Source: tatoeba (690958)
Showing 4 of 15 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "luxurious"?
Closest matches include deluxe, opulent, sumptuous, abounding in riches, affluent.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "luxurious"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.