CEFR B2

luxuries

noun

Meaning

Expensive or indulgent items that provide comfort and pleasure but are not strictly necessary for survival.

Examples

He argued that designer clothes are unnecessary luxuries for a student on a budget.
The hotel offers many luxuries, including a private spa and a rooftop infinity pool.

Synonyms: treats, comforts, indulgences, extravagances

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luxuries (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈlʌkʃəriz/

Definition

Expensive or indulgent items that provide comfort and pleasure but are not strictly necessary for survival.

Examples

He argued that designer clothes are unnecessary luxuries for a student on a budget.
The hotel offers many luxuries, including a private spa and a rooftop infinity pool.
During the economic downturn, many families had to cut back on non-essential luxuries.

Synonyms of luxuries

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Antonyms of luxuries

Words with the opposite meaning to luxuries:

necessities

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