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lush

1 of 2adjective
/lʌʃ/
Forms:lusher,lushest
1

(of vegetation) growing densely and looking strong and healthy

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  • The tropical rainforest is known for its lush vegetation, with a variety of plants and trees.
  • After the spring rains, the meadow turned into a lush green carpet dotted with wildflowers.
  • The garden thrived with lush foliage, thanks to regular watering and nutrient-rich soil.
  • Explorers marveled at the lush vegetation along the banks of the Amazon River.
  • The vineyard flourished in the Mediterranean climate, producing grapes amid the lush surroundings.
2

rich in moisture, tender, and full of juice

  • The garden produced lush tomatoes.
  • They enjoyed the lush fruits from the orchard.
  • The tender, lush greens were perfect for salad.
  • Strawberries were ripe and lush that season.
  • He bit into a lush, sweet peach.
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3

luxuriant, abundant, or impressive in quality, often with a sense of opulence

  • The mansion had lush furnishings.
  • The film's visuals were lush and vibrant.
  • She enjoyed a lush lifestyle abroad.
  • Lush fabrics covered the designer chairs.
  • The music had a lush orchestration.
4

sexually attractive or alluring

  • That actress looks lush in the new movie.
  • He's a lush bloke, everyone fancies him.
  • Check out that lush outfit she's wearing.
  • What a lush smile you've got!