Luxury: meaning, definitions and examples

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luxury

 

[ หˆlสŒkสƒษ™ri ]

Context #1 | Noun

high-end

The state of great comfort and extravagant living. Luxury often involves expensive, high-quality items or experiences that bring pleasure or satisfaction.

Synonyms

affluence, lavishness, opulence

Examples of usage

  • Staying at a luxury hotel during our vacation was a special treat.
  • She enjoyed the luxury of having a personal chef prepare all her meals.
  • The luxury of owning a private jet allows for convenient travel at any time.
  • Many people dream of one day being able to afford the luxury of a luxury sports car.
  • Living in luxury can sometimes lead to a sense of isolation from the realities of everyday life.

Translations

Translations of the word "luxury" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น luxo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเค—เฅเคœเคผเคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Luxus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kemewahan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทะบั–ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ luksus

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ด…ๆฒข (ใœใ„ใŸใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท luxe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lujo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท lรผks

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฌ์น˜ (sachi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฑู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ luxus

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ luxus

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฅขไพˆ (shฤ“chว)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ razkoลกje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lรบxus

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัำ™ะฝ-ัะฐะปั‚ะฐะฝะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒฃแƒคแƒฃแƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ (p'up'uneba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lรผks

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lujo

Etymology

The word 'luxury' originated from the Latin word 'luxuria', meaning excess. In ancient Rome, luxury was associated with extravagant and wasteful behavior, often criticized by philosophers and moralists. Over time, the concept of luxury evolved to represent wealth, comfort, and indulgence, becoming a symbol of status and refinement in modern society.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,025 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.