luxuriant

• Qui est très abondant, riche et vigoureux dans sa croissance ; se dit surtout de la végétation, mais aussi des cheveux, du style ou de l'imagination.

Describes something that is rich, lush, and abundant in growth, often used for vegetation, hair, or style.

1. Rich and elaborateC1formal

   Marked by complexity and richness of detail; ornate or intricate.

   riche et élaboré

   • The author's luxuriant prose painted a vivid picture of the landscape.
   • The cathedral's interior was decorated with luxuriant carvings and gold leaf.
   • Her writing style is known for its luxuriant descriptions and metaphors.

   Synonymesbaroqueelaboratefancyflamboyantfloridintricateornaterococo

   Antonymesausterebareplainseveresimplesparse

2. Luxurious and sensoryC1formal

   Displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses; opulent.

   Luxueux et sensuel

   • The hotel room had a luxuriant feel with its silk curtains and marble floors.
   • They enjoyed a luxuriant feast of exotic fruits and fine wines.
   • The spa offered a luxuriant experience of massages and aromatic oils.

   Synonymesdeluxegrandlavishluxuriousopulentpalatialplushrichsumptuous

   Antonymesasceticausterebarefrugalhumblemeagerplainsimplespartanstark

3. Abundant growthB2formal

   Produced or growing in extreme abundance; lush and plentiful.

   Croissance abondante

   • The garden was filled with luxuriant vegetation after the rainy season.
   • Luxuriant vines covered the entire wall of the old house.
   • The tropical forest is known for its luxuriant growth of ferns and mosses.

   Synonymesabundantdenseexuberantlushplentifulprofuseprolificrampantrankrichteeming

   Antonymesaridbarrenmeagerscantsparsesterile