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   luxury

   /ˈlʌkʃ(ə)ri/

   noun

   • 1. a state of great comfort or elegance, especially when involving great expense: "he lived a life of luxury" Similar opulenceluxuriousnesssumptuousnessrichnesscostlinessgrandeurgrandnesssplendourmagnificencelavishnesslap of luxurybed of rosesmilk and honeycomfortsecurityaffluencewealthprosperityprosperousnessplentyinformal:the life of RileyOpposite austeritypoverty
   • ▪ an inessential, desirable item which is expensive or difficult to obtain: "luxuries like chocolate, scent, and fizzy wine" Similar indulgenceextravaganceself-indulgencetreatextranon-essentialfrillrefinementOpposite necessity
   • ▪ a pleasure obtained only rarely: "they actually had the luxury of a whole day together" Similar joydelightblissblessingbenefitadvantageboonsatisfactioncomfortease

   adjective

   • 1. luxurious or of the nature of a luxury: "a luxury yacht"

   Word Origin Middle English (denoting lechery): from Old French luxurie, luxure, from Latin luxuria, from luxus ‘excess’. The earliest current sense dates from the mid 17th century.

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   What is luxury noun?

   • in easy, comfortable conditions, and enjoying the advantages of being rich We spent two weeks in the hotel living in the lap of luxury. Definition of luxury noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   • Blossom Word Game Pick the best words! Commonly Confused Words Quiz Vol. 2 A quiz to (peak/peek/pique) your interest. The meaning of LUXURY is a condition of abundance or great ease and comfort : sumptuous environment. How to use luxury in a sentence.

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   What is an example of a luxury?

   • A luxury is something that is pleasant to have or experience, but it is not necessary. For example, eating in a restaurant is a luxury — you can always cook and eat at home. In its earliest days, luxury meant "excess that is sinfully self-indulgent."

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   What is a luxury item?

   • A luxury is something expensive which is not necessary but which gives you pleasure. A week by the sea is a luxury they can no longer afford. Tablets are still a luxury here. A luxury item is something expensive which is not necessary but which gives you pleasure. He could not afford luxury food on his pay.

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   [countable] a thing that is expensive and pleasant but not essential synonym extravagance. small luxuries like chocolate and flowers. I love having a long, hot bath—it's one of life's little luxuries. It was a luxury if you had a washing machine in those days. A comfortable bed to sleep in is a luxury that we take for granted. Extra Examples.

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