First Known Use: 14th century
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luxury
noun lux·u·ry \ˈlək-sh(ə-)rē, -zh(ə-)rē\
: a condition or situation of great comfort, ease, and wealth
: something that is expensive and not necessary
: something that is helpful or welcome and that is not usually or always available
plural lux·u·ries
Full 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
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Origin of LUXURY
Middle English luxurie, from Anglo-French luxorie, from Latin luxuria rankness, luxury, excess; akin to Latin luxus luxury, excess
Related to LUXURY
- Synonyms
- amenity, comfort, extra, frill, indulgence, superfluity
- Antonyms
- basic, essential, fundamental, must, necessity, requirement
LUXURY Defined for Kids
luxury
noun lux·u·ry \ˈlək-shə-rē, ˈləg-zhə-\
plural lux·u·ries
Definition of LUXURY for Kids
1
: very rich, pleasant, and comfortable surroundings <They live in luxury.>
2
: something desirable but expensive or hard to get <Fresh strawberries are a luxury in winter.>
3
: something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary <That new car is a luxury I can't afford.>
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