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Luxuriate

usgb/lʌɡˈʒʊrieɪt/Volume
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Sensory EnjoymentPlay
Focus on the sensory pleasure when using 'luxuriate,' expressing physical comfort or indulgence. SlideHe would luxuriate in the scent of the freshly baked bread.
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Metaphoric UsePlay
Sometimes 'luxuriate' is used metaphorically, to describe enjoying something non-material. SlideShe luxuriated in the solitude of her garden.
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Leisure TimePlay
Use 'luxuriate' to describe taking pleasure in free time or relaxation, not work or tasks. SlideOn vacation, they luxuriated under the sun without a care.