luxury
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.lux·u·ry
noun \ˈlək-sh(ə-)rē, -zh(ə-)rē\ plural lux·u·ries
Definition of LUXURY
2
: 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
See Examples of LUXURY
- He spent a fortune on expensive wines and other luxuries.
- Right now a new car is a luxury that I can't afford.
- On my salary, I can afford few luxuries.
- We were lucky to have the luxury of choosing from among several good options.
- We can't afford the luxury of waiting any longer.
Origin of LUXURY
Middle English luxurie, from Anglo-French luxorie, from Latin luxuria rankness, luxury, excess; akin to Latin luxus luxury, excess
First Known Use: 14th century
Related to LUXURY
- Synonyms
- amenity, comfort, extra, frill, indulgence, superfluity
- Antonyms
- basic, essential, fundamental, must, necessity, requirement
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