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Meaning of the word lush in English

What does lush mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

lush

US /lʌʃ/
UK /lʌʃ/
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Adjective

1.

growing luxuriantly and profusely

Example:
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The rainforest was filled with lush vegetation.
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The garden was a lush green paradise.
Synonym:
luxuriantverdantabundantprofusedense
2.

(of a place or thing) rich and luxurious

Example:
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They stayed in a lush hotel suite.
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The restaurant had a lush interior design.
Synonym:
opulentsumptuousextravagantlavishrich

Noun

1.

(informal) an alcoholic, especially a habitual one

Example:
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He used to be a real lush before he got sober.
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The old man was known as the town lush.
Synonym:
alcoholicdrunkardsottipplerboozer
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