luxuriös

Luxuriös is an adjective in German that describes things characterized by great comfort, high-quality materials, and elaborate design. It conveys a sense of refinement and premium standards and is commonly used for housing, interiors, hospitality, fashion, automobiles, and consumer products. The term often implies not only quality but also a degree of expense or extravagance, though it can be used neutrally to denote superior quality.

Etymology: The word derives from the concept of luxury. The noun Luxus in German, itself from Latin luxus meaning excess or abundance, provided the semantic core, while the adjective form luxuriös denotes “characteristic of luxury.” The term entered German usage in the early modern period and has retained a generally positive connotation, though in some contexts it can carry a note of ostentation.

Usage: In everyday language, one speaks of a luxuriöses Hotelzimmer, ein luxuriöses Auto, or eine luxuriöse Ausstattung. In marketing, luxuriös signals premium materials, exclusive design, and comfort. In journalism or social discourse, it can carry a critical or ironical tone when contrasted with simplicity or accessibility.

Synonyms and related terms include opulent, prachtvoll, edel, exquisit, hochwertig, and luxuriöse Ausstattung. Related phrases such as Luxusleben or Lebensstil im Luxus describe a luxurious lifestyle. The term is widely understood across German-speaking regions and is common in standard language and media.