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luxuriousness

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lux·u·ri·ous  (lg-zhr-s, lk-shr-)
adj.
1. Fond of or given to luxury.
2. Marked by or contributing to luxury.
3. Of a sumptuous, costly, or rich variety. See Synonyms at sensuous.
lux·uri·ous·ly adv.
lux·uri·ous·ness n.
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Noun1.luxuriousnessluxuriousness - wealth as evidenced by sumptuous living
opulence, sumptuousness, luxury
wealth, wealthiness - the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money; "great wealth is not a sign of great intelligence"


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If it had been eighty pound, the luxuriousness of feeling would have been increased.
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This one was Mugambi, chief of the Wagambi of Ugambi, and as he disappeared in the tangled luxuriousness of the rank growth upon the ridge's summit only the keen eyes of the ape-man saw the direction of his flight.
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