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Definition of Luxury
1. Noun. Something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity.
2. Noun. The quality possessed by something that is excessively expensive.
Generic synonyms: Expensiveness
Derivative terms: Lavish, Lavish, Luxuriate, Luxurious, Sumptuous, Sumptuous
3. Noun. Wealth as evidenced by sumptuous living.
Generic synonyms: Wealth, Wealthiness
Derivative terms: Luxurious, Luxurious, Luxuriate, Luxuriate, Luxurious, Opulent, Sumptuous
Definition of Luxury
1. n. A free indulgence in costly food, dress, furniture, or anything expensive which gratifies the appetites or tastes.
Definition of Luxury
1. Noun. very wealthy and comfortable surroundings. ¹
2. Noun. something desirable but expensive. ¹
3. Noun. something very pleasant but not really needed in life. ¹
4. Adjective. very expensive ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Luxury
1. free indulgence in that which affords pleasure or comfort [n -RIES]
Medical Definition of Luxury
1. Origin: L. Luxuria, fr. Luxus: cf. F. Luxure. 1. A free indulgence in costly food, dress, furniture, or anything expensive which gratifies the appetites or tastes. "Riches expose a man to pride and luxury." (Spectator) 2. Anything which pleases the senses, and is also costly, or difficult to obtain; an expensive rarity; as, silks, jewels, and rare fruits are luxuries; in some countries ice is a great luxury. "He cut the side of a rock for a garden, and, by laying on it earth, furnished out a kind of luxury for a hermit." (Addison) 3. Lechery; lust. "Luxury is in wine and drunkenness." (Chaucer) 4. Luxuriance; exuberance. Synonym: Voluptuousness, epicurism, effeminacy, sensuality, lasciviousness, dainty, delicacy, gratification. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Luxury
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