Definition

The quality of being very comfortable, elegant, and expensive, often involving great wealth or indulgence.

Example

The luxuriousness of the hotel made our stay unforgettable.

Conversation

Have you seen that new hotel downtown?

Yeah, I heard it has a real sense of luxuriousness.

I can't believe how much they charge for a night there!

It's crazy, but I guess people pay for that kind of luxuriousness.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Luxuriousness → It is formed from "luxurious" (from Latin "luxuriosus", meaning extravagant or indulgent) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "luxuriousness" refers to the state of being luxurious or characterized by luxury.

Memory Tip

Think of 'luxurious' which means extravagant or indulgent, and remember that 'luxuriousness' describes the state of being indulgent.

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