lush
word
Definition
Describes something full, healthy, and rich, often used for plants and landscapes. It can also describe something luxurious, beautiful, or appealing.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used for vegetation or landscapes ('lush forest'), but also for rich fabrics, hair, or anything luxurious. Informal UK English: 'lush' can mean 'excellent' or 'very attractive'. Avoid using 'lush' for people’s personalities.
Spanish: exuberante - frondoso - lujosoPortuguese (BR): vigoroso - exuberante - luxuosoPortuguese (PT): viçoso - luxuriante - luxuosoChinese (Simplified): 茂盛的 - 豪华的Chinese (Traditional): 茂盛的 - 豪華的Hindi: घना - हरा-भरा - शानदारArabic: كثيف - مورق - فاخرBengali: ঘন - সবুজ - সমৃদ্ধ - বিলাসবহুলRussian: пышный - luxuriозныйJapanese: 青々とした - 豊かな - 豪華なVietnamese: tươi tốt - xanh mướt - sang trọngKorean: 무성한 - 풍성한 - 호화로운Turkish: gür - yemyeşil - lüksUrdu: سرسبز - گھنا - پرتعیشIndonesian: rimbun - subur - mewah
Example Sentences
We walked through a lush forest.
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The hotel room was decorated in a lush style.
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Her hair looked so lush and shiny at the party.
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Have you seen their garden? It’s absolutely lush after all that rain!
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That velvet sofa looks so lush, I just want to sink into it.
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The garden is full of lush green plants.
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