luxuriate vs squander
squander vs luxuriateluxuriate and squander both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| luxuriate | No | No | Yes | No |
| squander | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
squander is a hypernym of
luxuriate; that is, squander is a
word with a broader meaning than luxuriate:
- luxuriate: become extravagant; indulge (oneself) luxuriously
- squander: spend extravagantly
| luxuriate (verb) | squander (verb) |
|---|---|
| thrive profusely or flourish extensively | spend extravagantly |
| become extravagant; indulge (oneself) luxuriously | spend thoughtlessly; throw away |
| enjoy to excess |
Words related to "luxuriate"
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