Luxuriate

usgb/lʌɡˈʒʊrieɪt/
verb

To take great pleasure or enjoyment, typically in comfort or luxury.

After a long day at work, she would luxuriate in a hot bath.
Visual representation of "luxuriate" - To take great pleasure or enjoyment, typically in comfort or luxury

Often appears as...

  • luxuriate in comfort
  • luxuriate in luxury
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Sensory Enjoyment

Focus on the sensory pleasure when using 'luxuriate,' expressing physical comfort or indulgence.

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He would luxuriate in the scent of the freshly baked bread.
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Metaphoric Use

Sometimes 'luxuriate' is used metaphorically, to describe enjoying something non-material.

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She luxuriated in the solitude of her garden.
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Leisure Time

Use 'luxuriate' to describe taking pleasure in free time or relaxation, not work or tasks.

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On vacation, they luxuriated under the sun without a care.
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