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superluxury

lux·u·ry
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [luhk-shuh-ree, luhg-zhuh-]
    • /ˈlʌk ʃə ri, ˈlʌg ʒə-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [luhk-shuh-ree, luhg-zhuh-]
    • /ˈlʌk ʃə ri, ˈlʌg ʒə-/

Definitions of superluxury word

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

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Origin of superluxury

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 Superluxury

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

superluxury 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".

superluxury usage trend in Literature

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