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luxury
lux·u·ry L0300300 (lŭg′zhə-rē, lŭk′shə-)n. pl. lux·u·ries 1. Sumptuous or extremely comfortable living or surroundings: lives in luxury.2. a. Something that is not essential but provides pleasure and comfort: felt entitled to a few luxuries after so much hard work.b. Something that is desirable but expensive or hard to obtain or do: did not have the luxury of working in an up-to-date laboratory.adj. Providing luxury: a luxury car.
[Middle English luxurie, lust, from Old French, from Latin luxuria, excess, luxury, from luxus.]Synonyms: luxury, extravagance, frill
These nouns denote something desirable that is not a necessity: the real luxury of riding in a limousine; a simple wedding without any extravagances; caviar and other culinary frills.Antonym: necessityluxury (ˈlʌkʃərɪ) n, pl -ries1. indulgence in and enjoyment of rich, comfortable, and sumptuous living2. (sometimes plural) something that is considered an indulgence rather than a necessity3. something pleasant and satisfying: the luxury of independence. 4. (modifier) relating to, indicating, or supplying luxury: a luxury liner. [C14 (in the sense: lechery): via Old French from Latin luxuria excess, from luxus extravagance]lux•u•ry (ˈlʌk ʃə ri, ˈlʌg ʒə-)
n., pl. -ries,
adj. n. 1. a material object, service, etc., conducive to physical comfort or sumptuous living, but usu. not a necessity of life. 2. free indulgence in the comforts and pleasures afforded by such things: a life of luxury. 3. a means of ministering to indulgence: the luxury of choosing. 4. a pleasure out of the ordinary allowed to oneself: the luxury of an extra piece of cake. 5. a foolish or worthless form of self-indulgence: the luxury of self-pity. 6. Archaic. lust; lasciviousness; lechery. adj. 7. of, pertaining to, or providing luxury: a luxury hotel. [1300–50; Middle English luxurie < Latin luxuria rankness, luxuriance] luxury- voluptuary - One totally into luxury and sensual pleasure.
- deluxe - Once two words, it is French for "of luxury."
- eadness - Happiness derived from luxury and wealth.
- luxury - Once a word for "lechery, lasciviousness."
Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  luxury - something that is an indulgence rather than a necessityindulgence, self-indulgence - an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires | | 2. | luxury - the quality possessed by something that is excessively expensivelavishness, sumptuosity, sumptuousnessexpensiveness - the quality of being high-priced | | 3. |  luxury - wealth as evidenced by sumptuous livingluxuriousness, opulence, sumptuousnesswealth, wealthiness - the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money; "great wealth is not a sign of great intelligence" |
luxurynoun1. opulence, splendour, richness, extravagance, affluence, hedonism, a bed of roses, voluptuousness, the life of Riley, sumptuousness She was brought up in an atmosphere of luxury and wealth.
opulence want, poverty, deprivation, austerity, privation, destitution2. extravagance, treat, extra, indulgence, frill, nonessential We never had money for little luxuries.
extravagance necessity, need3. pleasure, delight, comfort, satisfaction, enjoyment, bliss, indulgence, gratification, wellbeing Relax in the luxury of a Roman-style bath.
pleasure difficulty, burden, misery, discomfort, hardship, uphill (S. African), inflictionQuotations
"Give us the luxuries of life, and we will dispense with its necessities" [John Lothrop Motley]luxurynounSomething costly and unnecessary:extravagance, extravagancy, frill.Translationsluxury (ˈlakʃəri) – plural ˈluxuries – noun1. great comfort usually amongst expensive things. They live in luxury; (also adjective) gold jewellery and other luxury goods. 奢侈 奢侈2. something pleasant but not necessary, and often rare and expensive. We're going to give up all those luxuries and only spend money on essentials. 奢侈品 奢侈品luxurious (lagˈzjuəriəs) adjective supplied with luxuries. a really luxurious flat/life. 奢侈的 奢侈的luˈxuriously adverb 奢侈地 奢侈地luˈxuriousness noun 奢侈 奢侈luxury
in the lap of luxuryHaving a luxurious and comfortable life due to one's abundant money and resources. The fact that he grew up in the lap of luxury was used to discredit the candidate's claim of wanting to represent working-class citizens. After winning the lottery, they moved to Paris to live in the lap of luxury.See also: lap, luxury, ofthe lap of luxuryA luxurious and comfortable lifestyle due to one's abundant money and resources. After winning the lottery, they moved to Paris so they could live in the lap of luxury. The fact that he grew up in the lap of luxury was used to discredit the candidate's claim of wanting to represent working-class citizens. Compared to life the village where he grew up, my grandfather said earning minimum wage and living in a one-bedroom apartment in New York felt like the lap of luxury to him.See also: lap, luxury, oflead a life of (something)To lead a life typified by some quality, condition, or style. Trust me, once we make off with the money, we'll be able to lead a life of luxury. She always fantasized about moving to Los Angeles, becoming a movie star, and leading a life of fame and fortune. I've never had any grand ambitions, I just want to earn enough money to lead a life of comfort.See also: lead, life, oflive a life of (something)To lead a life typified by some quality, condition, or style. Trust me, once we make off with the money, we'll be able to live a life of luxury. She always fantasized about moving to Los Angeles, becoming a movie star, and living a life of fame and fortune. I've never had any grand ambitions, I just want to earn enough money to live a life of comfort.See also: life, live, ofin the lap of luxuryCliché in luxurious surroundings. John lives in the lap of luxury because his family is very wealthy. When I retire, I'd like to live in the lap of luxury.See also: lap, luxury, oflap of luxuryFig. a luxurious situation. I rather enjoy living in the lap of luxury. You call this pigpen the lap of luxury?See also: lap, luxury, oflap of luxury, in theIn affluent circumstances, equipped with anything money can buy. For example, Jane grew up in the lap of luxury. This expression alludes to the lap as a place of comfort. [Late 1700s] See also: lap, ofin the lap of luxury If you live in the lap of luxury, you live in conditions of great comfort and wealth. Note: In the first four idioms, `lap' refers to the area at the top of your thighs when you are sitting down, where a child would sit. We don't live in the lap of luxury, but we're comfortable. They are heading for retirement and intend to spend it in the lap of luxury. Note: You can say that something is the lap of luxury when it is very comfortable and expensive. The house seemed like the lap of luxury.See also: lap, luxury, ofin the lap of luxury in conditions of great comfort and wealth.See also: lap, luxury, ofin the lap of ˈluxury in easy, comfortable conditions, and enjoying the advantages of being rich: It was a wonderful hotel. I really enjoyed living in the lap of luxury for a couple of weeks. See also: lap, luxury, of the lap of luxury Conditions of great affluence or material comfort: an heiress living in the lap of luxury.See also: lap, luxury, oflap of luxury, theAffluent circumstances. This term, with its allusion to a traditional place of comfort and ease, the human lap, no doubt owes its popularity to its fluid alliteration. It dates from the late eighteenth century and appeared in print in 1802 in Maria Edgeworth’s Moral Tales. See also: lap, ofLuxury
LuxurySee also Wealth.angora catbehavior suggests self-indulgence. [Animal Symbolism: Jobes, 96]Babylonancient city on Euphrates river; famed for its magnificence and culture. [Mid. East. Hist.: NCE, 202]Cadillacexpensive automobile and status symbol. [Trademarks: Crowley Trade, 83]Cartier’sjewelry firm founded by Alfred and Louis Cartier in Paris (1898). [Fr. Hist.: EB, 10: 177]caviarextremely expensive delicacy of sturgeon’s roe; byword for luxurious living. [Western Culture: Misc.]chauffeur-drivencar sign of the high life. [Western Cult.: Misc.]chinchillaone of the costliest of furs, made into luxurious coats. [Western Culture: Misc.]Chivas Regalexpensive Scotch whisky. [Trademarks: Crowley Trade, 106]cloverindicates wealth and ease. [Western Folklore: Jobes, 350]Cockaignefabled land of luxury and idleness. [Medieval Legend: NCE, 589]Dom Perignonrenowned vintage French champagne. [Western Cult.: Misc.]fat of the landPharaoh offers Joseph’s family Egypt’s plenty. [O.T.: Genesis 45:18]fleshpots of Egyptwhere Israelites “did eat bread to the full.” [O.T.: Exodus 16:3]land flowing with milk and honeypromised by God to afflicted Israelites. [O.T.: Exodus 3:8; 13:5]life of Rileyeasy and troublefree existence. [Am. Usage: c. 1900 song, “Best of the House is None Too Good for Reilly”; TV: “The Life of Riley” in Terrace, II, 26]Mercedes Benzexpensive automobile and status symbol. [Trademarks: Crowley Trade, 368]mink coathighly prized fur apparel; traditionally associated with wealthy ladies. [Western Culture: Misc.]Pullman carcomfortable, well-appointed railroad sleeping car named for maker. [Am. Hist.: Flexner, 210]Ritzelegant and luxurious hotel opened in Paris in 1898 by César Ritz; hence, ‘ritzy, putting on the ritz.’ [Fr. Hist.: Wentworth, 429]Rolls Roycethe millionaire’s vehicle. [Trademarks: Brewer Dictionary, 928]sablefur of this mammal produces luxurious, soft fur coats. [Western Culture: Misc.]Savoysumptuous hotel in London; at the time of its opening, it set new standards of luxury. [Br. Hist.: EB, 8: 1118]Schlauraffenlandfantastic land of sumptuous pleasures and idleness. [Ger. Legend: Grimm “A Tale of Schlauraffenland”]silkexpensive fabric used in fine clothing. [Western Cult.: Misc.]Tiffany’sjewelry firm founded by Charles Lewis Tiffany; store in New York caters to the wealthy. [Am. Hist.: EB, 10: 177]Luxury
LuxuryA good or service not considered essential. Examples of luxuries include massages, gold watches and sail boats. Luxuries are often, but not always, fairly expensive. Luxury industries tend to be fairly prone to hard downturns during a recession. For example, if one is concerned for one's own job security, one is less likely to splurge on a massage. However, some luxury products, such as custom yachts, are considered recession-proof because they only appeal to the ultra-wealthy, who remain wealthy even in hard times.See LUX
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Synonyms for luxurynoun opulenceSynonyms- opulence
- splendour
- richness
- extravagance
- affluence
- hedonism
- a bed of roses
- voluptuousness
- the life of Riley
- sumptuousness
Antonyms- want
- poverty
- deprivation
- austerity
- privation
- destitution
noun extravaganceSynonyms- extravagance
- treat
- extra
- indulgence
- frill
- nonessential
Antonymsnoun pleasureSynonyms- pleasure
- delight
- comfort
- satisfaction
- enjoyment
- bliss
- indulgence
- gratification
- wellbeing
Antonyms- difficulty
- burden
- misery
- discomfort
- hardship
- uphill
- infliction
Synonyms for luxurynoun something costly and unnecessarySynonyms- extravagance
- extravagancy
- frill
Synonyms for luxurynoun something that is an indulgence rather than a necessityRelated Words- indulgence
- self-indulgence
noun the quality possessed by something that is excessively expensiveSynonyms- lavishness
- sumptuosity
- sumptuousness
Related Wordsnoun wealth as evidenced by sumptuous livingSynonyms- luxuriousness
- opulence
- sumptuousness
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