American English

How to pronounce luxurious

adjectiveB2
luhgZHEReeuhs

/ləgˈʒɚ.i.əs/

4 syllables · Stress the second syllable.

Very comfortable and expensive, with many special features and a high level of quality.

What to listen for

“Luxurious” is commonly pronounced /ləgˈʒɚ.i.əs/. You may also hear /ləgˈʒʊ.ɹi.əs/; both forms are correct in American English.

Usual pronunciation/ləgˈʒɚ.i.əs/
Also heard/ləgˈʒʊ.ɹi.əs/
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Meanings & examples

adjective

Very comfortable and expensive, with many special features and a high level of quality.

They spent a week at a luxurious resort in Hawaii.

She drives a luxurious car with heated seats.

Common phrases & grammar

luxurious hotel · luxurious home · luxurious lifestyle · luxurious car

a luxurious + singular noun

luxurious + plural noun

adjective

Giving great comfort or pleasure, especially because it is soft, rich, or relaxing.

This blanket feels luxurious against my skin.

After the hike, he enjoyed a luxurious hot bath.

Common phrases & grammar

luxurious fabric · luxurious bath · luxurious feel · luxurious texture

something + feels + luxurious

a luxurious + singular noun

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