Definition

In a way that is very comfortable and expensive, often involving great pleasure or indulgence.

Example

She lived luxuriously in a large mansion with beautiful gardens.

Conversation

I just got back from that new spa downtown.

Oh really? How was it?

It was amazing; they treated me so luxuriously there!

That sounds incredible! I need to try it out myself.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Luxuriously → It is formed from "luxuria" (from Latin, meaning excess or extravagance) and the suffix "-ously" (meaning in a manner characterized by). The word "luxuriously" means in a manner characterized by excess or extravagance.

Memory Tip

Think of 'luxury' as a state of excess, and remember that 'luxuriously' describes doing something in an extravagant way.

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