lush
/lʌʃ/
verb
- To drink alcohol, especially in large amounts.
- They spent the evening lushing at the local pub.
- She warned him not to lush before the important meeting.
- He tends to lush heavily at family gatherings.
noun
- A person who drinks alcohol frequently or to excess.
- The story's main character is a lovable lush with a good heart.
- The old man at the bar was known as a bit of a lush.
- He turned into a lush after losing his job.
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adjective
- (of plants, grass, or vegetation) Growing thickly, strongly, and healthily; rich in growth.
- Hikers walked through lush green meadows dotted with wildflowers.
- The tropical rainforest is known for its lush vegetation and diverse wildlife.
- The garden was lush with ferns and flowering bushes after the spring rains.
- Rich, luxurious, and appealing to the senses, especially in terms of color, texture, or sound.
- The movie's lush cinematography made every scene look like a painting.
- She wore a lush velvet gown to the gala.
- The orchestra produced a lush, full sound that filled the concert hall.
- Very comfortable and expensive; opulent.
- The spa offered lush treatments with rare oils and herbs.
- The hotel room had lush carpets and silk curtains.
- They enjoyed a lush lifestyle after winning the lottery.