LUSH

Lush is an English adjective meaning rich and abundant, especially with vegetation or growth. A lush landscape features dense, healthy plant life, often due to ample moisture; the term is commonly used to describe rainforests, gardens, fields, and other green scenery. It can also describe a color, sound, or texture that feels rich or saturated, as in a lush green lawn or a lush velvet curtain.

In culinary or oenological contexts, lush may describe richness, fullness, or sweetness, such as a lush, fruity wine. The word can also carry a sense of luxuriant abundance in non-vegetative contexts, e.g., lush life or lush scenery.

In slang, particularly in British English, lush can describe someone who is intoxicated or something that is intoxicating. The term's tone can range from affectionate to pejorative depending on context.

Etymology: the origin of lush is uncertain; early senses included soft, moist, or luxuriant before extending to vegetation and abundance. The capitalized form LUSH refers to the cosmetics company Lush Ltd., established in 1995.