luxury

Pluralluxuries (some meanings)

1. 1
   noununcountable

   Great comfort and richness in the way someone lives.

   Like living in a palace where everything is soft, beautiful, and easy.

   They lived in luxury after winning the lottery.

   The hotel offers a level of luxury most people never experience.

   Similarluxuriousness

   Oppositepoverty, austerity

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2. 2
   nouncountable

   Something nice that costs a lot and that you do not really need.

   Like a fancy toy you really want but can play just fine without.

   A vacation abroad is a luxury for most families.

   Fresh strawberries in winter felt like a real luxury.

   Similarextravagance, indulgence, treat, frill

   Oppositenecessity, essential, basics

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3. 3
   adjective

   Nice to have and very enjoyable, but not something you really need.

   Like the extra frosting on a cake: lovely, but the cake is fine without it.

   We added a few luxury touches to make the room special.

   A spa day is a luxury treat she gives herself once a year.

   Similardeluxe, lavish, indulgent, plush, premium

   Oppositebasic, standard, no-frills

4. 4
   adjective

   Costing a lot of money.

   Like a price tag with so many zeros you stop counting.

   They stayed at a luxury hotel by the beach.

   Designer bags are a luxury item most shoppers skip.

   Similarluxurious

   Oppositebudget, cheap, economy

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5. 5
   nouncountable

   Something pleasant that you enjoy but do not need, whether it costs much or not.

   Like getting an extra hour of free time: a treat, even if it costs nothing.

   Having time to read is a luxury she rarely gets.

   A quiet morning to himself was the greatest luxury.

   Similartreat, indulgence, privilege, extravagance

   Oppositenecessity, essential, basics

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6. 6
   adjective

   Describing the most expensive class of everyday cars, ranked above the high-end ones.

   Like the top shelf in a store, where the priciest cars sit above the rest.

   She test-drove a luxury sedan with soft leather seats.

   The brand launched a new luxury model this year.

   Similarhigh-end, upmarket

   Oppositeeconomy, budget

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