English adjective: luxuriant | |||
1. | luxuriant marked by complexity and richness of detail | ||
Samples | An elaborate lace pattern. | ||
Synonyms | elaborate | ||
Similar | fancy | ||
Antonyms | plain | ||
2. | luxuriant displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses | ||
Samples | An epicurean banquet. Enjoyed a luxurious suite with a crystal chandelier and thick oriental rugs. Lucullus spent the remainder of his days in voluptuous magnificence. A chinchilla robe of sybaritic lavishness. | ||
Synonyms | epicurean, luxurious, sybaritic, voluptuary, voluptuous | ||
Similar | indulgent | ||
Antonyms | nonindulgent, strict | ||
3. | luxuriant produced or growing in extreme abundance | ||
Samples | Their riotous blooming. | ||
Synonyms | exuberant, lush, profuse, riotous | ||
Similar | abundant | ||
Antonyms | scarce | ||