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luxuriant
adjective lux·u·ri·ant \-ē-ənt\
: having heavy and thick growth
: having an appealingly rich quality
Full Definition of LUXURIANT
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: abundantly and often extravagantly rich and varied : prolific
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First Known Use of LUXURIANT
circa 1540
Synonym Discussion of LUXURIANT
profuse, lavish, prodigal, luxuriant, lush, exuberant mean giving or given out in great abundance. profuse implies pouring forth without restraint <profuse apologies>. lavish suggests an unstinted or unmeasured profusion <a lavish party>. prodigal implies reckless or wasteful lavishness threatening to lead to early exhaustion of resources <prodigal spending>. luxuriant suggests a rich and splendid abundance <a luxuriant beard>. lush suggests rich, soft luxuriance <a lush green lawn>. exuberant implies marked vitality or vigor in what produces abundantly <an exuberant imagination>.
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luxuriant
adjective lux·u·ri·ant \ˌləg-ˈzhu̇r-ē-ənt, ˌlək-ˈshu̇r-\
Definition of LUXURIANT for Kids
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: having heavy and thick growth <a luxuriant forest>
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: luxurious 1 <a luxuriant restaurant>
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