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luxury
- Main Entry:
- lux·u·ry

- Pronunciation:
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\ˈlək-sh(ə-)rē, -zh(ə-)rē\
- Function:
- noun
- Inflected Form(s):
- plural lux·u·ries
- Etymology:
- Middle English luxurie, from Anglo-French luxorie, from Latin luxuria rankness, luxury, excess; akin to Latin luxus luxury, excess
- Date:
- 14th century
1archaic : lechery, lust2: a condition of abundance or great ease and comfort : sumptuous environment <lived in luxury>3 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 <had the luxury of rejecting a handful of job offers — Terri Minsky>
— luxury adjective
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