luxury

Meanings

• noun

  The state of great comfort and elegance, especially when involving indulgence in expensive food, clothes, or accommodation.

  - "She enjoys the luxury of a private jet for her travels."
  - "The hotel offers its guests the luxury of a spa and fitness center."
  - "Living in luxury is not sustainable for most people."

• noun

  A material object, service, or experience that is not absolutely necessary, but is considered desirable and provides pleasure.

  - "A diamond necklace is a luxury item."
  - "Going on a cruise is a luxury that not everyone can afford."
  - "Chocolate is a luxury that many people indulge in."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈlʌkʃəɹi/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1769457"

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Antonyms

necessity

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with luxury
brushes , muses , abuses , uses

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Variants

List of all variants of luxury that leads to same result
luxuries , luxury , luxury box , in the lap of luxury , lap , lapful , lapfuls , laps , the lap of luxury

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Latin luxus, meaning 'excess, extravagance'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The world's most expensive hotel suite is the Royal Penthouse Suite at the Hotel President Wilson in Geneva, Switzerland, which costs over $80,000 per night.

2. The term 'luxury' was first used in English in the 15th century.

3. The ancient Romans believed that luxury was a sign of a civilized society.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Luxury Brands: Companies that produce and sell high-end, exclusive products and services.

2. Luxury Travel: Traveling in comfort and style, often to exotic destinations, with a focus on personalized service and unique experiences.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Luxury has been a symbol of wealth and power throughout history. It has been depicted in art, literature, and music as an indicator of high status and success. In modern times, luxury has become more accessible to a wider population through mass production and marketing.

How to Memorize "luxury"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself in a luxurious setting, surrounded by soft fabrics, delicious food, and beautiful decor.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the feeling of indulgence and pleasure that comes with the word luxury.

3. mnemonics
   

   - L-uxury U-nder X-tra Y-ielding U-tility S-upplies E-very N-ecessity

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