1.
luxurious; gorgeous; splendid; lavish
Impressively expensive-looking, elaborate, or extravagant. Describes things that are richly decorated, high-quality, or abundant in a way that conveys wealth and sophistication.
豪華なホテル。
A luxurious hotel.
豪華な料理が並んでいる。
Lavish dishes are lined up.
誕生日に豪華なプレゼントをもらった。
I received a gorgeous present for my birthday.
今年の忘年会は豪華な客船で開かれることになった。
This year's end-of-year party will be held on a luxurious cruise ship.
A positive word conveying impressiveness and richness. Unlike 贅沢 which can imply wastefulness, 豪華 is purely appreciative and is often used in advertising and media to attract customers.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 豪華客船: luxury cruise ship
- 豪華な食事: lavish meal
- 豪華絢爛: gorgeous and splendid
- 豪華な顔ぶれ: star-studded lineup
- 豪華賞品: lavish prizes
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 贅沢な: extravagant — can imply excessive or wasteful spending
- 華やかな: glamorous — emphasizes brightness and showiness
- 立派な: magnificent — emphasizes dignified impressiveness