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    I would tend to use, "a lover of luxury". Could you give some context in the form of an actual sentence that uses the word please. Then we can see what best fits.

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Can you describe someone as luxurious? As in someone who likes luxurious things?



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We're pretty sure you can't, but we don't know what word you'd use. It's not hedonistic, that's different. We're just looking for the word that describes specifically a person, not a thing.



It's a bit like how you can't call someone who likes creamy things creamy.







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I believe that I've occasionally seen this done, but I would call it poor writing. rather one might say:




She had luxurious tastes; her closet was full of mink coats and designer outfits.




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He had luxurious habits; he always flew First Class and stayed in penthouse suites at five-star hotels.




So it is a person's tastes or habits or possessions that are luxurious, not the person directly.






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    Maybe extravagant is the word you’re looking for. It can refer to someone’s tastes or spending habits or particular large purchases, but also the person themself:




    3a : spending much more than necessary




    has always been extravagant with her money








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      bon vivant - a person who devotes themselves to a sociable and luxurious lifestyle.




      If you want to sound really cool (and pompous), combine bon vivant with billionaire, gallivanter, and playboy ;)






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        I believe decadent to be a good fit.




        Decadent - noun~ a person who is luxuriously self-indulgent.



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          noun ( usually lowercase ) a person devoted to luxury and pleasure. an
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            Hedonist or Hedonistic person from Hedonism-Hedonism is a school of thought that argues that the pursuit of pleasure and intrinsic goods are the primary or most important goals of human life. A hedonist strives to maximize net pleasure.






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            • You can't say hedonism is a good fit for this context without first assuming that luxurious things bring pleasure to everyone in the same way. I agree with OP that hedonism IS different

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            You can sometimes use the concept of luxury to describe a person, but it is objectifying; the adjective 'luxurious' is used in the cliche 'luxurious blonde' which usually refers to hair, but can rarely also refer to a person with such hair or Iggy Pop's 'I felt the luxury of her'. This use doesn't mean that the person being described likes luxury, only that some aspect of that person is objectified as a luxury.






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            • Did you mean we can use "luxurious" to describe a person?

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            • @J.R. yes, that is what the answer says.

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            • The answer says: You can use "luxury" to describe a person, not: You can use "luxurious" to describe a person.

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              This is a learner's forum. Most people reading our answers are not native English speakers. Some are almost fluent, and some are barely fluent. Many questions reveal how many are struggling with the language. For example, we had one just yesterday where someone was struggling with the difference between "I will make you laughing" vs. "I will make you laughed". Given that clientele, I think we should be meticulously clear to not create the erroneous impression that we can say, "She is a luxury person" if we mean "a luxurious person".

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            I believe that I've occasionally seen this done, but I would call it poor writing. rather one might say:




            She had luxurious tastes; her closet was full of mink coats and designer outfits.




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            He had luxurious habits; he always flew First Class and stayed in penthouse suites at five-star hotels.




            So it is a person's tastes or habits or possessions that are luxurious, not the person directly.






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              I believe that I've occasionally seen this done, but I would call it poor writing. rather one might say:




              She had luxurious tastes; her closet was full of mink coats and designer outfits.




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              He had luxurious habits; he always flew First Class and stayed in penthouse suites at five-star hotels.




              So it is a person's tastes or habits or possessions that are luxurious, not the person directly.






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                She had luxurious tastes; her closet was full of mink coats and designer outfits.




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                He had luxurious habits; he always flew First Class and stayed in penthouse suites at five-star hotels.




                So it is a person's tastes or habits or possessions that are luxurious, not the person directly.






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                I believe that I've occasionally seen this done, but I would call it poor writing. rather one might say:




                She had luxurious tastes; her closet was full of mink coats and designer outfits.




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                He had luxurious habits; he always flew First Class and stayed in penthouse suites at five-star hotels.




                So it is a person's tastes or habits or possessions that are luxurious, not the person directly.







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                    Maybe extravagant is the word you’re looking for. It can refer to someone’s tastes or spending habits or particular large purchases, but also the person themself:




                    3a : spending much more than necessary




                    has always been extravagant with her money








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                      Maybe extravagant is the word you’re looking for. It can refer to someone’s tastes or spending habits or particular large purchases, but also the person themself:




                      3a : spending much more than necessary




                      has always been extravagant with her money








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                        Maybe extravagant is the word you’re looking for. It can refer to someone’s tastes or spending habits or particular large purchases, but also the person themself:




                        3a : spending much more than necessary




                        has always been extravagant with her money








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                        Maybe extravagant is the word you’re looking for. It can refer to someone’s tastes or spending habits or particular large purchases, but also the person themself:




                        3a : spending much more than necessary




                        has always been extravagant with her money









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                            bon vivant - a person who devotes themselves to a sociable and luxurious lifestyle.




                            If you want to sound really cool (and pompous), combine bon vivant with billionaire, gallivanter, and playboy ;)






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                              bon vivant - a person who devotes themselves to a sociable and luxurious lifestyle.




                              If you want to sound really cool (and pompous), combine bon vivant with billionaire, gallivanter, and playboy ;)






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                                bon vivant - a person who devotes themselves to a sociable and luxurious lifestyle.




                                If you want to sound really cool (and pompous), combine bon vivant with billionaire, gallivanter, and playboy ;)






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                                bon vivant - a person who devotes themselves to a sociable and luxurious lifestyle.




                                If you want to sound really cool (and pompous), combine bon vivant with billionaire, gallivanter, and playboy ;)







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                                    I believe decadent to be a good fit.




                                    Decadent - noun~ a person who is luxuriously self-indulgent.



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                                      Decadent - noun~ a person who is luxuriously self-indulgent.



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                                        I believe decadent to be a good fit.




                                        Decadent - noun~ a person who is luxuriously self-indulgent.



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                                                A person devoted to sensual enjoyment, especially that derived from fine food and drink.
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                                                noun ( usually lowercase ) a person devoted to luxury and pleasure. an
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                                                A person devoted to sensual enjoyment, especially that derived from fine food and drink.
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                                                    Hedonist or Hedonistic person from Hedonism-Hedonism is a school of thought that argues that the pursuit of pleasure and intrinsic goods are the primary or most important goals of human life. A hedonist strives to maximize net pleasure.






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                                                    • You haven't read the question

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                                                    • I don't agree with the premise of the question - Hedonistic is indeed a good fit (probably not the best) and should not have been discounted by the OP

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                                                    • You can't say hedonism is a good fit for this context without first assuming that luxurious things bring pleasure to everyone in the same way. I agree with OP that hedonism IS different

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                                                    • It's very possible to be a hedonist yet not care for or about luxurious things. Moreover, this answer dodges the main question.

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                                                    Hedonist or Hedonistic person from Hedonism-Hedonism is a school of thought that argues that the pursuit of pleasure and intrinsic goods are the primary or most important goals of human life. A hedonist strives to maximize net pleasure.






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                                                    • You can't say hedonism is a good fit for this context without first assuming that luxurious things bring pleasure to everyone in the same way. I agree with OP that hedonism IS different

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                                                    • It's very possible to be a hedonist yet not care for or about luxurious things. Moreover, this answer dodges the main question.

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                                                    Hedonist or Hedonistic person from Hedonism-Hedonism is a school of thought that argues that the pursuit of pleasure and intrinsic goods are the primary or most important goals of human life. A hedonist strives to maximize net pleasure.






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                                                    Hedonist or Hedonistic person from Hedonism-Hedonism is a school of thought that argues that the pursuit of pleasure and intrinsic goods are the primary or most important goals of human life. A hedonist strives to maximize net pleasure.







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                                                    • You haven't read the question

                                                      – Tom
                                                      2 days ago











                                                    • I don't agree with the premise of the question - Hedonistic is indeed a good fit (probably not the best) and should not have been discounted by the OP

                                                      – Mike Brockington
                                                      2 days ago











                                                    • You can't say hedonism is a good fit for this context without first assuming that luxurious things bring pleasure to everyone in the same way. I agree with OP that hedonism IS different

                                                      – Tom
                                                      2 days ago











                                                    • It's very possible to be a hedonist yet not care for or about luxurious things. Moreover, this answer dodges the main question.

                                                      – J.R.
                                                      2 days ago



















                                                    • You haven't read the question

                                                      – Tom
                                                      2 days ago











                                                    • I don't agree with the premise of the question - Hedonistic is indeed a good fit (probably not the best) and should not have been discounted by the OP

                                                      – Mike Brockington
                                                      2 days ago











                                                    • You can't say hedonism is a good fit for this context without first assuming that luxurious things bring pleasure to everyone in the same way. I agree with OP that hedonism IS different

                                                      – Tom
                                                      2 days ago











                                                    • It's very possible to be a hedonist yet not care for or about luxurious things. Moreover, this answer dodges the main question.

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                                                    You haven't read the question

                                                    – Tom
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                                                    You haven't read the question

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                                                    2 days ago













                                                    I don't agree with the premise of the question - Hedonistic is indeed a good fit (probably not the best) and should not have been discounted by the OP

                                                    – Mike Brockington
                                                    2 days ago





                                                    I don't agree with the premise of the question - Hedonistic is indeed a good fit (probably not the best) and should not have been discounted by the OP

                                                    – Mike Brockington
                                                    2 days ago













                                                    You can't say hedonism is a good fit for this context without first assuming that luxurious things bring pleasure to everyone in the same way. I agree with OP that hedonism IS different

                                                    – Tom
                                                    2 days ago





                                                    You can't say hedonism is a good fit for this context without first assuming that luxurious things bring pleasure to everyone in the same way. I agree with OP that hedonism IS different

                                                    – Tom
                                                    2 days ago













                                                    It's very possible to be a hedonist yet not care for or about luxurious things. Moreover, this answer dodges the main question.

                                                    – J.R.
                                                    2 days ago





                                                    It's very possible to be a hedonist yet not care for or about luxurious things. Moreover, this answer dodges the main question.

                                                    – J.R.
                                                    2 days ago











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                                                    You can sometimes use the concept of luxury to describe a person, but it is objectifying; the adjective 'luxurious' is used in the cliche 'luxurious blonde' which usually refers to hair, but can rarely also refer to a person with such hair or Iggy Pop's 'I felt the luxury of her'. This use doesn't mean that the person being described likes luxury, only that some aspect of that person is objectified as a luxury.






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                                                    • Did you mean we can use "luxurious" to describe a person?

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                                                    • The answer says: You can use "luxury" to describe a person, not: You can use "luxurious" to describe a person.

                                                      – J.R.
                                                      yesterday











                                                    • @J.R. what level of comprehension are we supposed to be writing to? Giving the example of a cliche that uses the word to describe a person says that the word can be used to describe a person.

                                                      – Pete Kirkham
                                                      yesterday






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                                                      This is a learner's forum. Most people reading our answers are not native English speakers. Some are almost fluent, and some are barely fluent. Many questions reveal how many are struggling with the language. For example, we had one just yesterday where someone was struggling with the difference between "I will make you laughing" vs. "I will make you laughed". Given that clientele, I think we should be meticulously clear to not create the erroneous impression that we can say, "She is a luxury person" if we mean "a luxurious person".

                                                      – J.R.
                                                      yesterday


















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                                                    You can sometimes use the concept of luxury to describe a person, but it is objectifying; the adjective 'luxurious' is used in the cliche 'luxurious blonde' which usually refers to hair, but can rarely also refer to a person with such hair or Iggy Pop's 'I felt the luxury of her'. This use doesn't mean that the person being described likes luxury, only that some aspect of that person is objectified as a luxury.






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                                                    • Did you mean we can use "luxurious" to describe a person?

                                                      – J.R.
                                                      2 days ago











                                                    • @J.R. yes, that is what the answer says.

                                                      – Pete Kirkham
                                                      yesterday











                                                    • The answer says: You can use "luxury" to describe a person, not: You can use "luxurious" to describe a person.

                                                      – J.R.
                                                      yesterday











                                                    • @J.R. what level of comprehension are we supposed to be writing to? Giving the example of a cliche that uses the word to describe a person says that the word can be used to describe a person.

                                                      – Pete Kirkham
                                                      yesterday






                                                    • 1





                                                      This is a learner's forum. Most people reading our answers are not native English speakers. Some are almost fluent, and some are barely fluent. Many questions reveal how many are struggling with the language. For example, we had one just yesterday where someone was struggling with the difference between "I will make you laughing" vs. "I will make you laughed". Given that clientele, I think we should be meticulously clear to not create the erroneous impression that we can say, "She is a luxury person" if we mean "a luxurious person".

                                                      – J.R.
                                                      yesterday
















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                                                    You can sometimes use the concept of luxury to describe a person, but it is objectifying; the adjective 'luxurious' is used in the cliche 'luxurious blonde' which usually refers to hair, but can rarely also refer to a person with such hair or Iggy Pop's 'I felt the luxury of her'. This use doesn't mean that the person being described likes luxury, only that some aspect of that person is objectified as a luxury.






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                                                    You can sometimes use the concept of luxury to describe a person, but it is objectifying; the adjective 'luxurious' is used in the cliche 'luxurious blonde' which usually refers to hair, but can rarely also refer to a person with such hair or Iggy Pop's 'I felt the luxury of her'. This use doesn't mean that the person being described likes luxury, only that some aspect of that person is objectified as a luxury.







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                                                    • Did you mean we can use "luxurious" to describe a person?

                                                      – J.R.
                                                      2 days ago











                                                    • @J.R. yes, that is what the answer says.

                                                      – Pete Kirkham
                                                      yesterday











                                                    • The answer says: You can use "luxury" to describe a person, not: You can use "luxurious" to describe a person.

                                                      – J.R.
                                                      yesterday











                                                    • @J.R. what level of comprehension are we supposed to be writing to? Giving the example of a cliche that uses the word to describe a person says that the word can be used to describe a person.

                                                      – Pete Kirkham
                                                      yesterday






                                                    • 1





                                                      This is a learner's forum. Most people reading our answers are not native English speakers. Some are almost fluent, and some are barely fluent. Many questions reveal how many are struggling with the language. For example, we had one just yesterday where someone was struggling with the difference between "I will make you laughing" vs. "I will make you laughed". Given that clientele, I think we should be meticulously clear to not create the erroneous impression that we can say, "She is a luxury person" if we mean "a luxurious person".

                                                      – J.R.
                                                      yesterday





















                                                    • Did you mean we can use "luxurious" to describe a person?

                                                      – J.R.
                                                      2 days ago











                                                    • @J.R. yes, that is what the answer says.

                                                      – Pete Kirkham
                                                      yesterday











                                                    • The answer says: You can use "luxury" to describe a person, not: You can use "luxurious" to describe a person.

                                                      – J.R.
                                                      yesterday











                                                    • @J.R. what level of comprehension are we supposed to be writing to? Giving the example of a cliche that uses the word to describe a person says that the word can be used to describe a person.

                                                      – Pete Kirkham
                                                      yesterday






                                                    • 1





                                                      This is a learner's forum. Most people reading our answers are not native English speakers. Some are almost fluent, and some are barely fluent. Many questions reveal how many are struggling with the language. For example, we had one just yesterday where someone was struggling with the difference between "I will make you laughing" vs. "I will make you laughed". Given that clientele, I think we should be meticulously clear to not create the erroneous impression that we can say, "She is a luxury person" if we mean "a luxurious person".

                                                      – J.R.
                                                      yesterday



















                                                    Did you mean we can use "luxurious" to describe a person?

                                                    – J.R.
                                                    2 days ago





                                                    Did you mean we can use "luxurious" to describe a person?

                                                    – J.R.
                                                    2 days ago













                                                    @J.R. yes, that is what the answer says.

                                                    – Pete Kirkham
                                                    yesterday





                                                    @J.R. yes, that is what the answer says.

                                                    – Pete Kirkham
                                                    yesterday













                                                    The answer says: You can use "luxury" to describe a person, not: You can use "luxurious" to describe a person.

                                                    – J.R.
                                                    yesterday





                                                    The answer says: You can use "luxury" to describe a person, not: You can use "luxurious" to describe a person.

                                                    – J.R.
                                                    yesterday













                                                    @J.R. what level of comprehension are we supposed to be writing to? Giving the example of a cliche that uses the word to describe a person says that the word can be used to describe a person.

                                                    – Pete Kirkham
                                                    yesterday





                                                    @J.R. what level of comprehension are we supposed to be writing to? Giving the example of a cliche that uses the word to describe a person says that the word can be used to describe a person.

                                                    – Pete Kirkham
                                                    yesterday




                                                    1




                                                    1





                                                    This is a learner's forum. Most people reading our answers are not native English speakers. Some are almost fluent, and some are barely fluent. Many questions reveal how many are struggling with the language. For example, we had one just yesterday where someone was struggling with the difference between "I will make you laughing" vs. "I will make you laughed". Given that clientele, I think we should be meticulously clear to not create the erroneous impression that we can say, "She is a luxury person" if we mean "a luxurious person".

                                                    – J.R.
                                                    yesterday







                                                    This is a learner's forum. Most people reading our answers are not native English speakers. Some are almost fluent, and some are barely fluent. Many questions reveal how many are struggling with the language. For example, we had one just yesterday where someone was struggling with the difference between "I will make you laughing" vs. "I will make you laughed". Given that clientele, I think we should be meticulously clear to not create the erroneous impression that we can say, "She is a luxury person" if we mean "a luxurious person".

                                                    – J.R.
                                                    yesterday












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