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luxuriate
CIDE DICTIONARY
luxuriate, v. i. [L. luxuriatus, p. p. of luxuriari, -are, to luxuriate. See Luxury.].
- To grow exuberantly; to grow to superfluous abundance. Burton. [1913 Webster]
- To feed or live luxuriously; as, the herds luxuriate in the pastures. [1913 Webster]
- To indulge with unrestrained delight and freedom; as, to luxuriate in description. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
luxuriate, v.intr.
1 (foll. by in) take self-indulgent delight in, enjoy in a luxurious manner.
2 take one's ease, relax in comfort.
1 (foll. by in) take self-indulgent delight in, enjoy in a luxurious manner.
2 take one's ease, relax in comfort.
THESAURUS
luxuriate
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