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- [luhk-shuh-ree, luhg-zhuh-]
- /ˈlʌk ʃə ri, ˈlʌg ʒə-/
- /ˈlʌk.ʃər.i/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [luhk-shuh-ree, luhg-zhuh-]
- /ˈlʌk ʃə ri, ˈlʌg ʒə-/
Definitions of luxury word
- noun plural luxury a material object, service, etc., conducive to sumptuous living, usually a delicacy, elegance, or refinement of living rather than a necessity: Gold cufflinks were a luxury not allowed for in his budget. 1
- noun plural luxury free or habitual indulgence in or enjoyment of comforts and pleasures in addition to those necessary for a reasonable standard of well-being: a life of luxury on the French Riviera. 1
- noun plural luxury a means of ministering to such indulgence or enjoyment: This travel plan gives you the luxury of choosing which countries you can visit. 1
- noun plural luxury a pleasure out of the ordinary allowed to oneself: the luxury of an extra piece of the cake. 1
- noun plural luxury a foolish or worthless form of self-indulgence: the luxury of self-pity. 1
- noun plural luxury Archaic. lust; lasciviousness; lechery. 1
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Origin of luxury
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English luxurie < Latin luxuria rankness, luxuriance, equivalent to luxur- (combining form of luxus extravagance) + -ia -y3
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Parts of speech for Luxury
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
luxury popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% 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".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for luxury
noun luxury
- richness — having wealth or great possessions; abundantly supplied with resources, means, or funds; wealthy: a rich man; a rich nation.
- comfort — If you are doing something in comfort, you are physically relaxed and contented, and are not feeling any pain or other unpleasant sensations.
- leisure — freedom from the demands of work or duty: She looked forward to retirement and a life of leisure.
- opulence — wealth, riches, or affluence.
- affluence — Affluence is the state of having a lot of money or a high standard of living.
adjective luxury
- finest — fines. Mining. crushed ore sufficiently fine to pass through a given screen. Compare short (def 29e). Agriculture. the fine bits of corn kernel knocked off during handling of the grain.
- high-quality — adhering to an excellent standard of measure; of superior quality: Education depends on high-quality teachers and materials in our schools.
- plush — a fabric, as of silk, cotton, or wool, whose pile is more than ⅛ inch (0.3 cm) high.
- posh — sumptuously furnished or appointed; luxurious: a posh apartment.
- deluxe — Deluxe goods or services are better in quality and more expensive than ordinary ones.
Antonyms for luxury
noun luxury
- dissatisfaction — the state or attitude of not being satisfied; discontent; displeasure.
- sorrow — distress caused by loss, affliction, disappointment, etc.; grief, sadness, or regret.
- upset — to overturn: to upset a pitcher of milk.
- economy — thrifty management; frugality in the expenditure or consumption of money, materials, etc.
- frugality — the quality of being frugal, or prudent in saving; the lack of wastefulness: Many people who have lived through periods of economic deprivation develop lifelong habits of frugality and are almost never tempted by wasteful consumption.
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