Luxury - definition, pronunciation, transcription
noun
- the quality possessed by something that is excessively expensive (syn: lavishness, sumptuousness)
- wealth as evidenced by sumptuous living (syn: opulence, sumptuousness)
Extra examples
He spent a fortune on expensive wines and other luxuries.
Right now a new car is a luxury that I can't afford.
On my salary, I can afford few luxuries.
We were lucky to have the luxury of choosing from among several good options.
We can't afford the luxury of waiting any longer.
They lived in luxury.
It was sheer luxury to relax on the beach.
She stole to keep her boyfriend in luxury.
He was leading a life of luxury in Australia.
We stayed in a five-star luxury hotel.
The dress is lambswool - pure luxury.
Can we afford the luxury of a second car?
He sailed around the world on a luxury liner.
They sell luxury imports from around the world.
...nationally, Beverly Hills' Rodeo Drive has become a byword for luxury retailing...
Word forms
singular: luxury
plural: luxuries
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