luxury

lux-u-ry · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A state of great comfort and extravagant living, often involving expensive things.

  2. 2.

    An inessential but desirable item that is expensive or difficult to obtain.

  3. 3.

    (attributive) Of a superior or expensive quality.

Forms

plural: luxuries

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    in the lap of luxury — living in extremely comfortable and wealthy conditions
  • •
    luxury goods — expensive non-essential items
  • •
    afford the luxury of — have the means or opportunity to enjoy something

Related words

Antonyms: austerity, necessity, poverty
See also: extravagance, luxurious, opulence
Synonyms: extravagance, indulgence, opulence

Etymology

From Old French luxurie, from Latin luxuria ("excess, extravagance"), from luxus ("excess, abundance").