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luxurious

sumptuous / indulgent / opulent
Adjective
comp: more luxurioussup: most luxurious

This term describes an experience or object characterized by opulence and high cost, evoking a sense of exclusivity and sensory richness. It often implies a level of quality that exceeds necessity, moving into the realm of indulgence. While it can describe physical surroundings like a penthouse or a fabric, it also describes a state of being or a period of time. In the latter sense, it suggests a slow, relaxed pace where one is free from the pressures of work or obligation.

Meanings

Adjective

Extremely comfortable, elegant, or sumptuous, typically involving great expense.

"The hotel suite was decorated in a luxurious style with velvet curtains and gold leaf."

Adjective

Providing a great deal of pleasure or comfort, often to an excessive or indulgent degree.

"She spent a luxurious afternoon lounging by the pool with a cocktail in hand."

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