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."

Synonyms of luxury

Words with a similar meaning to luxury:

• comfort
• elegance
• opulence
• extravagance

Antonyms of luxury

Words with the opposite meaning to luxury:

• necessity
• poverty

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