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luxuriously-made

|lux-u-ri-ous-ly-made|

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/lʌɡˈʒʊriəsli meɪd/

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/lʌɡˈʒʊəriəsli meɪd/

made in a luxurious way

Etymology
Etymology Information

'luxuriously-made' is a compound word formed from 'luxuriously' and 'made.' 'Luxuriously' comes from 'luxury,' which originates from Latin, specifically the word 'luxuria,' meaning 'excess' or 'extravagance.' 'Made' is the past participle of 'make,' which comes from Old English 'macian.'

Historical Evolution

'luxuria' in Latin became 'luxury' in English, and 'make' from Old English 'macian' became 'made.' The adverb 'luxuriously' was formed from 'luxury,' and the compound 'luxuriously-made' is a modern English formation.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'luxuria' meant 'excess' or 'extravagance,' and 'make' meant 'to create.' Over time, 'luxuriously-made' came to mean 'created in a luxurious manner.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

made in a way that is very luxurious, rich, or expensive in quality or appearance.

The hotel offered luxuriously-made suites for its guests.

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Last updated: 2025/08/03 12:44