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luxuriousness

[/lʌɡˈʒʊriəsnəs/]
noun
luxúria; luxo; suntuosidade
1. The quality or state of being luxurious; characterized by or involving great comfort, elegance, and expense
The luxuriousness of the five-star hotel impressed all the guests.
A suntuosidade do hotel cinco estrelas impressionou todos os hóspedes.
2. An indulgent or self-indulgent quality; the state of living in great comfort with expensive things
She enjoyed the luxuriousness of silk sheets and premium wine.
Ela desfrutou do luxo dos lençóis de seda e vinho premium.
3. Sensual pleasure or gratification; the quality of being pleasurably sumptuous
The spa offered pure luxuriousness with its hot springs and massages.
O spa oferecia puro luxo com suas águas termais e massagens.
NYC Slang
bougie; bougie life; the life of luxury
Synonyms
luxuryopulencesplendorelegancesumptuousnesslavishness
Antonyms
simplicityausterityplainnessmodestyfrugality

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
luxúria; luxo
Most common usage referring to opulent living conditions and comforts
Rio de Janeiro
ostentação; glamour
Often emphasizes the showy or ostentatious aspect
São Paulo
sofisticação; requinte
Emphasizes sophistication and refinement
Portugal
suntuosidade; luxuosidade
More formal and literary usage; prefer 'suntuosidade'

Related Idioms & Phrases

live in luxury
lap of luxury
luxury goods
taste of luxury
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