Meaning of luxuriate in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˌləɡˈʒʊriˌeɪt/

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1. Verb

   luxuriate

   Etymology

   early 17th century: from Latin luxuriat-‘grown in abundance’, from the verb luxuriare

   Definitions

   1. become extravagant

   Examples

   • « indulge (oneself) luxuriously »
2. 2. enjoy to excess
3. 3. thrive profusely or flourish extensively