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   Lux·u·ry

   /ˈləkSH(ə)rē/

   

   noun

   • 1. the state of great comfort and extravagant living: "he lived a life of luxury" Similar opulenceluxuriousnesssumptuousnessrichnesscostlinessgrandeurgrandnesssplendormagnificencelavishnesslap of luxurybed of rosesmilk and honeycomfortsecurityaffluencewealthprosperityprosperousnessplentyinformal:the life of RileyOpposite austeritypoverty
   • ▪ an inessential, desirable item which is expensive or difficult to obtain: "luxuries like raspberry vinegar and state-of-the-art CD players" Similar indulgenceextravaganceself-indulgencetreatextranonessentialfrillrefinementOpposite necessity

   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.

   Scrabble Points: 16

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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.

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   LUXURY definition: 1. great comfort, especially as provided by expensive and beautiful things: 2. something expensive…. Learn more.

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   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.

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   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.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLUXURY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   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.

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   Definition of luxury noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › luxuryLuxury - definition of luxury by The Free Dictionary

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   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.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishLUXURY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   LUXURY definition: 1. great comfort or pleasure from expensive or beautiful things: 2. something expensive that you…. Learn more.

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryAll resources related to 'luxury' - Collins Online Dictionary

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    A complete guide to the word "LUXURY": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryLUXURY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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    LUXURY meaning: 1. great comfort, especially as provided by expensive and beautiful things: 2. something expensive…. Learn more.