luxuriousness
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The hotel suite's luxuriousness was evident in its marble floors and silk drapes.
Definition
Noun: 1. The quality or state of being luxurious; characterized by great comfort, elegance, and expense. It refers to the condition of having or displaying wealth through opulent living, sumptuous surroundings, or lavish indulgence.
Usage
- As a Subject:
- As an Object:
- Described by Adjectives:
Examples
- The luxuriousness of the silk sheets made it difficult to get out of bed.
- Critics praised the film for its visual luxuriousness and attention to detail.
- He enjoyed the luxuriousness of having a chauffeur and a private chef.
Advanced Usage
- "To live in luxuriousness": To live in a very rich and comfortable way.
- After his success, he became accustomed to living in luxuriousness.
- The term can be used somewhat abstractly to describe an experience or feeling of great richness and pleasure.
- She savored the luxuriousness of a full hour to herself in the bath.
Variants and Related Words
- Luxurious (adjective): Characterized by luxury; very comfortable and expensive.
- They stayed in a luxurious suite.
- Luxury (noun):
- A state of great comfort or elegance, especially when involving great expense.
- He lived a life of luxury.
- An inessential but desirable item or experience that is expensive or difficult to obtain.
- A weekend spa trip is my favorite luxury.
- Luxuriate (verb): To enjoy something as a luxury; to take self-indulgent delight.
- She luxuriated in the warm, scented bath.
Synonyms
- Opulence
- Sumptuousness
- Lavishness
- Richness
- Extravagance (can imply excess, while is more neutral or positive)
Antonyms
- Austerity
- Frugality
- Modesty
- Plainness
- Sparseness
The hotel suite's luxuriousness was evident in its marble floors and silk drapes.
Noun
- wealth as evidenced by sumptuous living