Meaning & use
lush
(Of vegetation) Growing thickly and healthily; luxuriant and rich in appearance.
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The valley was covered in lush, green rainforest after the rainy season.
Their garden looked lush and full after weeks of careful watering.
A note on using this word
Lush also describes anything rich and indulgent, such as lush fabrics or a lush lifestyle, beyond just plants.
Words with a similar meaning
luxuriantverdant
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Another way to use it
2. noun
(Informal) A person who drinks alcohol excessively and habitually.
The old cartoon character was portrayed as a lovable lush who was always at the bar.
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