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Definition of luxury

luxury

/ˈlʌɡ.ʒɚ.i/
lux · u · ry
Adverb:luxuriously
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Plural:luxuries
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Adjective:luxurious
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luxury Lexical Profile

luxury Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The state of great comfort and extravagant living.

Example

"After selling his company, he spent the rest of his life living in absolute luxury."

2

An inessential but highly desirable and usually expensive item.

Example

"During the economic recession, families stopped buying luxuries and focused on household essentials."

3

A rare, pleasurable experience or advantage that is not strictly necessary.

Example

"Having an entire weekend to simply read and sleep felt like a profound luxury."

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• Nearby Words

lute
luvuvhu
luxembourg
luxury
lwa
lycaste
lychee

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English (originally denoting lechery or lust), via Old French 'luxurie' from Latin 'luxuria' meaning 'profusion or extravagance', derived from 'luxus' (excess).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Luxury. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/luxury
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