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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"
adjective
- 1. luxurious or of the nature of a luxury: "a luxury yacht"
1. : a condition of abundance or great ease and comfort : sumptuous environment. lived in luxury. 2. a. : something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary. one of life's luxuries. b. : an indulgence in something that provides pleasure, satisfaction, or ease.
great comfort, especially as provided by expensive and beautiful things: to live in luxury. a luxury cruise. a luxury hotel. C1 [ C ] something expensive that is pleasant to have but is not necessary: luxuries, such as champagne and chocolate. I like to buy myself little luxuries from time to time. B2 [ S or U ]
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.
5 days ago · 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.
[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.
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: a luxury liner.
