luxuriant
UK: lʌɡˈʒʊə.ri.ənt | US: lʌɡˈʒʊr.i.ənt
adj. growing thickly, healthily, or in large quantities (of plants or hair)
adj. rich and elaborate in detail (of artistic or literary style)
adj. excessively abundant or ornate
Derived from Latin luxuria (excess, extravagance), which evolved into luxuriantem (overabundant) in Late Latin. The root luxus originally referred to "dislocation" or "excess," later associated with lavish growth in nature. The suffix -iant (via French -iant) marks the adjective form, preserving the sense of overflowing richness. The word’s evolution mirrors its meaning: from physical excess to lush natural growth and stylistic abundance.
The garden was filled with luxuriant foliage after the rainy season.
Her luxuriant hair cascaded down her shoulders.
The novel’s luxuriant descriptions transported readers to another world.
The vines grew in luxuriant profusion along the trellis.
Critics praised the film’s luxuriant cinematography but found the plot overly ornate.