semi-luxury

sem·i-lux·u·ry

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sem-ee, sem-ahy luhk-shuh-ree, luhg-zhuh-]
- /ˈsɛm i, ˈsɛm aɪ ˈlʌk ʃə ri, ˈlʌg ʒə-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sem-ee, sem-ahy luhk-shuh-ree, luhg-zhuh-]
- /ˈsɛm i, ˈsɛm aɪ ˈlʌk ʃə ri, ˈlʌg ʒə-/

Definitions of semi-luxury word

noun plural semi-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 semi-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 semi-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 semi-luxury a pleasure out of the ordinary allowed to oneself: the luxury of an extra piece of the cake. 1
noun plural semi-luxury a foolish or worthless form of self-indulgence: the luxury of self-pity. 1
noun plural semi-luxury Archaic. lust; lasciviousness; lechery. 1

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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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".