First Known Use: 1610
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1lush
adjective \ˈləsh\
: having a lot of full and healthy growth
: covered with healthy green plants
: having a pleasingly rich quality
Full Definition of LUSH
1
a : growing vigorously especially with luxuriant foliage <lush grass> b : lavishly productive: as (1) : fertile (2) : thriving (3) : characterized by abundance : plentiful (4) : prosperous, profitable
2
a : savory, delicious b : appealing to the senses <the lush sounds of the orchestra> c : opulent, sumptuous <lush accommodations>
— lush·ly adverb
— lush·ness noun
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Origin of LUSH
Middle English lusch soft, tender
Synonym Discussion of LUSH
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>.
2lush
noun
: a person who is often drunk
Full Definition of LUSH
1
slang : intoxicating liquor : drink
2
: a habitual heavy drinker : drunkard
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Origin of LUSH
origin unknown
First Known Use: circa 1790
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3lush
verb
LUSH Defined for Kids
lush
adjective \ˈləsh\
lush·erlush·est
Definition of LUSH for Kids
1
: characterized by full and healthy growth <lush grass>
2
: covered with a thick growth of healthy plants <a lush tropical island>
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