luxury 1 of 2

noun

ˈlək-sh(ə-)rē How to pronounce luxury (audio)
Definition of luxurynext
1
as in amenity
something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary a private yacht is a luxury

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in convenience
something that adds to one's ease of living having one's own bathroom is one of life's greatest luxuries

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

luxury

2 of 2

adjective

as in luxurious
showing obvious signs of wealth and comfort a luxury ski lodge for those whose idea of roughing it includes private whirlpool baths

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of luxury
Noun
In July 2026, the Oscar-winning actress sparked romance rumors with private equity investor Michael Reinstein after they were spotted getting cozy at a luxury hotel in Italy. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 30 July 2026 City assessments on luxury properties can run at 10% or less of true market value. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 30 July 2026
Adjective
The goal is to have passengers see air travel not as a commodity so much as a quasi-luxury experience. — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 19 July 2026 Simon Deen, founder of Simon Deen Real Estate, believes that’s what separates the residence from many of London’s ultra-luxury apartments. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for luxury
Recent Examples of Synonyms for luxury
  1. amenity
  2. convenience
  3. luxurious
  4. indulgence
  5. comfort
  6. deluxe
  7. benefit
  8. luxuriant
Noun
  • Other amenities at this state park include picnic areas and a hiking trail.
    — Zuri Primos July 26, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
  • Three entry points Visitors have three choices to enter the Okefenokee — the east, west and north entrances, each with its own public amenities and natural qualities.
    — Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of amenity
Noun
  • The companies with the fastest time-to-offer are often the same ones with the highest early attrition, because speed optimized for the employer's convenience and speed optimized for finding the right person are not the same objective.
    — Lisa Curtis, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • For Johannes, stories like this highlight why access to electricity matters far beyond convenience.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026
Definition of convenience
Adjective
  • The luxurious primary bath features a jetted bathtub, a Roman shower, double sinks, ample storage and a makeup vanity with a chair for seating.
    — Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026
  • By James Raia The 2026 Genesis G90 is a wonderfully luxurious, smooth-driving, powerful family sedan.
    — James Raia, Mercury News, 26 July 2026
Definition of luxurious
Noun
  • The post-pandemic YOLO spending binges have given way to micro-indulgences.
    — Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • With an abundance of genre-crossing indulgences that are scary, surreal, and sometimes silly, the Paramount+ hit is operating at full warp speed in this penultimate outing, the debut episode of which just premiered on July 23, 2026.
    — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 24 July 2026
Definition of indulgence
Noun
  • Another chapter to Sunday’s story was the Reign’s comfort against the Wave that goes back to the Wave’s inception.
    — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2026
  • June 21 – July 22 Money or trust could expose where comfort and control have gotten tangled.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 2026
Definition of comfort
Adjective
  • This is the first time Dry Cleaning have released a deluxe version of any of their albums.
    — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 15 July 2026
  • My deluxe studio was an entry-level accommodation, with the green and blue color palate that all of the rooms employed to reflect the natural themes of the resort.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
Definition of deluxe
Noun
  • Engineers and policymakers have to study the benefits and feasibility before committing taxpayer cash and efforts.
    — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 26 July 2026
  • Chinese researchers say this approach could bring major economic benefits to the domestic yak industry.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Definition of benefit
Adjective
  • At the end of the fifth group, one girl’s face blossomed into a radiant flower, and another drew herself with luxuriant pigtails, standing beneath a bright red beating heart.
    — James Gordon, Time, 14 July 2026
  • Daniel Mendelsohn, the most recent translator of the Odyssey, preserves that scheme, writing a detailed, luxuriant, often beautiful line.
    — David Denby, New Yorker, 21 June 2026
Definition of luxuriant

Phrases Containing luxury

Browse Nearby Words

luxuriousness
luxury
lyceum
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Luxury.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luxury. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

Copy Citation

More from Merriam-Webster on luxury

Nglish: Translation of luxury for Spanish Speakers

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

Listen to the pronunciation of spindrift

See Definitions and Examples »

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

Why does English have so many silent letters?

Your vs. You're: How to Use Them Correctly
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

Dutch Treat and French Leave: Eight Place-Based Compounds

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Longest Long Words List

The Words of the Week - Jul. 31

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)
See More

Popular

See More

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Dutch Treat and French Leave: Eight Place-Based Compounds

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
asap street sign
Figure Out These Acronyms ASAP You don't have to be a NASA engineer to get these...
See All