CEFR B2

luxury

noun

Meaning

A state of great comfort and extravagant living, often involving expensive and unnecessary things.

Examples

They enjoyed the luxury of a private jet for their vacation.
For many, owning a home is a distant luxury.

Synonyms: comfort, elegance, opulence, extravagance

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luxury (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈlʌɡʒəri/

Definition

A state of great comfort and extravagant living, often involving expensive and unnecessary things.

Examples

They enjoyed the luxury of a private jet for their vacation.
For many, owning a home is a distant luxury.
The hotel offered unparalleled luxury and service.

How to Use luxury

luxury of (prepositional phrase): The enjoyment of something pleasant or desirable that is not essential. — "He missed the luxury of sleeping late on weekends."

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