in the lap of luxury

in the lap of lux·u·ry

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [in stressed th ee lap uhv, ov luhk-shuh-ree, luhg-zhuh-]
- /ɪn stressed ði læp ʌv, ɒv ˈlʌk ʃə ri, ˈlʌg ʒə-/
- /ɪn ðə læp əv ˈlʌk.ʃər.i/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in stressed th ee lap uhv, ov luhk-shuh-ree, luhg-zhuh-]
- /ɪn stressed ði læp ʌv, ɒv ˈlʌk ʃə ri, ˈlʌg ʒə-/

Definitions of in the lap of luxury words

phrase in the lap of luxury If you say that someone lives in the lap of luxury, you mean that they live in conditions of great comfort and wealth. 0
noun in the lap of luxury surrounded by luxury 0

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

ostentatious — characterized by or given to pretentious or conspicuous show in an attempt to impress others: an ostentatious dresser.
stately — majestic; imposing in magnificence, elegance, etc.: a stately home.
posh — sumptuously furnished or appointed; luxurious: a posh apartment.
sumptuous — entailing great expense, as from choice materials, fine work, etc.; costly: a sumptuous residence.
palatial — of, relating to, or resembling a palace: a palatial home.

destitute — Someone who is destitute has no money or possessions.
insignificant — unimportant, trifling, or petty: Omit the insignificant details.
unimportant — of much or great significance or consequence: an important event in world history.
frugal — economical in use or expenditure; prudently saving or sparing; not wasteful: What your office needs is a frugal manager who can save you money without resorting to painful cutbacks. Synonyms: thrifty, chary, provident, careful, prudent, penny-wise, scrimping; miserly, Scotch, penny-pinching. Antonyms: wasteful, extravagant, spendthrift, prodigal, profligate.
modest — having or showing a moderate or humble estimate of one's merits, importance, etc.; free from vanity, egotism, boastfulness, or great pretensions.

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