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Luxuriate

By: 4vrUnique
Written on June 5th, 2011
So I was reading a story from a friend in my circle and he was talking about appreciating the present. He used Luxuriate. I had never heard of this word before. I like it.


lux·u·ri·ate
[luhg-zhoor-ee-eyt, luhk-shoor-]
–verb (used without object), -at·ed, -at·ing.

1.to enjoy oneself without stint; revel: to luxuriate in newly acquired wealth.

2.to grow fully or abundantly; thrive: The plants luxuriated in the new soil.


Origin:
1615–25;  < Latin luxuriātus,  past participle of luxuriāre. See luxuriant, -ate1

—Related forms
lux·u·ri·a·tion, noun

un·lux·u·ri·at·ing, adjective
By: 4vrUnique
Age: 46-50
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5 responses
  • 4vrUnique
    4vrUnique

    Thank you destry :~)

    Jul 12, 2011
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  • destry
    destry

    great word! :)

    Jul 9, 2011
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  • 4vrUnique
    4vrUnique

    Thanks zombiefighter :~)

    Jul 9, 2011
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  • 4vrUnique
    4vrUnique

    Your welcome welshbabe. Thanks for reading my stories. Now both of us know new words :~)

    Jun 13, 2011
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  • welshbabe
    welshbabe

    I have heard of this word, it, is an extention of "luxury" lol :D

    Ie; "the word luxuriate is a verb and has a Latin origin. It is taken from the word 'luxuriare' or luxuriat'. Luxuriare means 'to be luxuriant' and is obtained from 'luxuria'. Luxuria means 'luxury'.. I think you and i have the same interest here, 4vrUnique, we both enjoy learning new words! :D

    Thank you my darling for sharing your post! :D

    Jun 12, 2011
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