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- Dictionarylux·u·ry/ˈləkSH(ə)rē/
noun
- 1. the state of great comfort and extravagant living: "he lived a life of luxury" Similar Opposite
adjective
- 1. luxurious or of the nature of a luxury: "a luxury yacht"
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The meaning of LUXURY is a condition of abundance or great ease and comfort : sumptuous environment. How to use luxury in a sentence.
great comfort, esp. as provided by expensive and beautiful possessions, surroundings, or food, or something enjoyable and often expensive but not necessary: [ U ] a life of luxury. [ U ] a luxury hotel. [ C ] Having an extra bathroom was at first a luxury, but after we had children it became a necessity.
[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.
Luxury definition: a material object, service, etc., conducive to sumptuous living, usually a delicacy, elegance, or refinement of living rather than a necessity. See examples of LUXURY used in a sentence.
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."
1. indulgence in and enjoyment of rich, comfortable, and sumptuous living. 2.(sometimes plural) something that is considered an indulgence rather than a necessity. 3. something pleasant and satisfying. the luxury of independence. 4.(modifier) relating to, indicating, or supplying luxury.
LUXURY definition: 1. great comfort or pleasure from expensive or beautiful things: 2. something expensive that you…. Learn more.
1. a material object, service, etc., conducive to physical comfort or sumptuous living, but usu. not a necessity of life. 2. free indulgence in the comforts and pleasures afforded by such things: a life of luxury. 3. a means of ministering to indulgence: the luxury of choosing.
noun. luxuries. The use and enjoyment of the best and most costly things that offer the most physical comfort and satisfaction. Webster's New World. Sumptuous or extremely comfortable living or surroundings. Lives in luxury. American Heritage. Similar definitions.
LUXURY meaning: 1 : a condition or situation of great comfort, ease, and wealth often used before another noun; 2 : something that is expensive and not necessary.
