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luxury

[luhk-shuh-ree, luhg-zhuh-]

noun

plural

luxuries 
  1. a material object, service, etc., conducive to sumptuous living, usually a delicacy, elegance, or refinement of living rather than a necessity.

    Gold cufflinks were a luxury not allowed for in his budget.

  2. free or habitual indulgence in or enjoyment of comforts and pleasures in addition to those necessary for a reasonable standard of well-being.

    a life of luxury on the French Riviera.

  3. a means of ministering to such indulgence or enjoyment.

    This travel plan gives you the luxury of choosing which countries you can visit.

  4. a pleasure out of the ordinary allowed to oneself.

    the luxury of an extra piece of the cake.

  5. a foolish or worthless form of self-indulgence.

    the luxury of self-pity.

  6. Archaic.,  lust; lasciviousness; lechery.



adjective

  1. of, relating to, or affording luxury.

    a luxury hotel.

luxury

/ ˈlʌkʃərɪ /

noun

  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

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • semiluxury noun
  • superluxury noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of luxury1

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English luxurie, from Latin luxuria “rankness, luxuriance,” equivalent to luxur- (combining form of luxus “extravagance”) + -ia noun suffix; -y 3
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Word History and Origins

Origin of luxury1

C14 (in the sense: lechery): via Old French from Latin luxuria excess, from luxus extravagance
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Example Sentences

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Their presence on the right means the Conservatives right now don't have the luxury of assuming they will always be the number two.

From BBC

Four people have been diagnosed with sepsis after eating at a luxury restaurant in Stockholm as part of a suspected listeria outbreak.

From BBC

New details about a floating public garden, which will be part of a nearly $5-billion luxury housing and hotel complex, were unveiled on Thursday by its London-based developer.

A wine buyer for a major California grocery chain allegedly accepted lavish vacations, luxury watches, prepaid gift cards and other bribes in exchange for carrying certain wines, according to charges filed by prosecutors.

For Tchine, a standout in the London Pulse side who swept to their first Super League title this year, the "wow" moment came at the Lionesses' luxury hangout.

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