luxuriating

Meanings

• verb (intransitive)

  Indulging in physical comfort and pleasure, especially by spending a lot of time and money on oneself.

  - "After a long day at work, she likes to luxuriate in a hot bath."
  - "The wealthy businessman spends his evenings luxuriating in his private yacht."

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Rhymes

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pampering , campaigning , rampaging , framing

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Variants

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luxuriate , luxuriated , luxuriates , luxuriating

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'luxuriare', meaning to recline in wealth and ease.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'luxuriate' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. In ancient Rome, wealthy citizens would 'luxuriate' in public baths, which served as social centers as well as places to cleanse and relax.

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Related Concepts

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1. self-indulgence: The act of indulging oneself in pleasure, often to an excessive degree.

2. hedonism: The belief that pleasure or happiness is the highest good and should be pursued for its own sake.

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Culture

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In literature, luxuriating is often used to describe characters indulging in sensual pleasures, such as long baths, fine foods, and expensive clothing. In art, luxuriating scenes of opulence and leisure are common in Baroque and Rococo paintings.

How to Memorize "luxuriating"

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   - Visualize a person relaxing in a hot tub, surrounded by soft towels and scented candles. Imagine the feeling of the warm water on your skin and the soothing sounds of the water as it bubbles.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'luxuriating' with the feeling of relaxation and indulgence. Think of it as a synonym for 'pampering' or 'spoiling oneself'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Luxuriating is living large and loving it' to help memorize the meaning of the word.

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