noun

luxury

luxury, extravagance, indulgence, opulence

They live in luxury.

They live in luxury.

A car is a luxury I cannot afford.

A car is a luxury I cannot afford.

We can't afford such luxuries.

We can't afford such luxuries.

((to live in luxury)) to live in great comfort and extravagance They live in luxury in a big house.

((a luxury)) an expensive item that is pleasant but not essential A private jet is a luxury.

Synonyms: opulence, extravagance, indulgence; Antonyms: necessity, poverty, basic

From Latin 'luxus' meaning 'excess, extravagance'.

Think of a 'luxury' car brand like Lexus. The plural form is 'luxuries'.

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