adj.
Pronunciation: - ē - ə nt
Function: adjective
Date: circa 1540
1 a : yielding abundantly : FERTILE , FRUITFUL b : characterized by abundant growth : LUSH < luxuriant vegetation>
2 : abundantly and often extravagantly rich and varied : PROLIFIC
3 : characterized by luxury : LUXURIOUS <a luxuriant fabric>
synonyms see PROFUSE
– lux · u · ri · ant · ly adverb