Luxury is very great comfort, especially among beautiful and expensive surroundings.
By all accounts he leads a life of considerable luxury.
She was brought up in an atmosphere of luxury and wealth.
Synonyms: opulence, splendour, richness, extravagance More Synonyms of luxury
2. countable noun
A luxury is something expensive which is not necessary but which gives you pleasure.
A week by the sea is a luxury they can no longer afford.
Tablets are still a luxury here.
3. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]
A luxury item is something expensive which is not necessary but which gives you pleasure.
He could not afford luxury food on his pay.
He rode on the president's luxury train through his own state.
4. singular noun
A luxury is a pleasure which you do not often have the opportunity to enjoy.
Hot baths are my favourite luxury.
We were going to have the luxury of a free weekend, to rest and do whatever we pleased. [+ of]
More Synonyms of luxury
luxury in British English
(ˈlʌkʃərɪ)
nounWord forms: plural-ries
1.
indulgence in and enjoyment of rich, comfortable, and sumptuous living
2. (sometimes plural)
something that is considered an indulgence rather than a necessity
3.
something pleasant and satisfying
the luxury of independence
4. (modifier)
relating to, indicating, or supplying luxury
a luxury liner
Word origin
C14 (in the sense: lechery): via Old French from Latin luxuria excess, from luxus extravagance
luxury in American English
(ˈlʌkʃəri; ˈlʌkʃʊri; ˈlʌgʒəri; ˈlʌgʒʊri)
nounWord forms: pluralˈluxuries
1.
the use and enjoyment of the best and most costly things that offer the most physical comfort and satisfaction
2.
anything contributing to such enjoyment, usually something considered unnecessary to life and health
3.
a.
the unusual intellectual or emotional pleasure or comfort derived from some specified thing
to give in to the luxury of tears
b.
something producing such pleasure or comfort
adjective
4.
characterized by luxury
Word origin
ME luxurie < OFr < L luxuria < luxus, extravagance, luxury, excess, prob. identical in orig. with luxus, dislocated: see luxate
More idioms containing
luxury
in the lap of luxury
Examples of 'luxury' in a sentence
luxury
These two clubs were not afforded the luxury of parachute payments but succeeded.
The Sun (2016)
My railcard is an essential rather than a luxury.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
It also gives less weight to luxury homes.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Think of the modern game, how for years counterattacking became almost a luxury item.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
But she used it to pay for holidays, expensive handbags and luxury cars.
The Sun (2016)
Individuals now see their PCs as a necessity rather than a luxury.
Computing (2010)
In the first, she's enjoying the unattainable luxuries of first class.
The Sun (2016)
Luxury brands enjoyed a Brexit boost after June as tourists went on a spending spree because of the weak pound.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
He also accompanies her to foreign book festivals and generally enjoys the luxury more than she does.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
These days many families can afford little luxuries.
Christianity Today (2000)
It is not necessary to abandon luxury to acquire an idea of authenticity.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The next generation has adjusted to wealth and luxury.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Most of the luxury items she accrued over the years are still frozen assets.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The emphasis is on comfort rather than luxury.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Many people see them as an essential rather than a luxury.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Having a close family is a great luxury in this day and age.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
That is not a luxury we can afford.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Today a widescreen monitor is more of a necessity than a luxury.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Your thoughts will turn to physical pleasures and luxuries you can indulge in.
The Sun (2015)
Is it a life of luxury in hotels?
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
How about taxing caviar and luxury holiday homes?
The Sun (2012)
We used to think manned space flight was an expensive luxury with little real value.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Jealousy was a luxury she could little afford.
Adam Sisman The Friendship: Wordsworth and Coleridge (2006)
Cash was becoming increasingly necessary as new luxuries and technologies had to be paid for.
Frank Welsh THE FOUR NATIONS: A History of the United Kingdom (2002)
Thousands of retailers have found that luxury foods are being stolen for individual use rather than to be sold on.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
That is the luxury he enjoys.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
They have also owned property in Barbados and an apartment on a luxury cruiser.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Until then, he should not live in luxury.
The Sun (2015)
Home for the week can all be a superb holiday home or one of the to ten in luxury apartments sleeping up manor house.
The Sun (2006)
What is your favourite luxury?
The Sun (2015)
A comfortable train, it allows encounters with locals, unlike the luxury trains.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
FANCY a week of luxury pampering in Sri Lanka?
The Sun (2016)
Quotations
Give us the luxuries of life, and we will dispense with its necessitiesJohn Lothrop Motley
In other languages
luxury
British English: luxury /ˈlʌkʃərɪ/ NOUN
Luxury is very great comfort, especially among beautiful and expensive surroundings.
He leads a life of luxury.
American English: luxury
Arabic: رَفَاهِيَةٌ
Brazilian Portuguese: luxo
Chinese: 奢侈
Croatian: luksuz
Czech: luxus
Danish: luksus
Dutch: luxe
European Spanish: lujo
Finnish: ylellisyys
French: luxe
German: Luxus
Greek: πολυτέλεια
Italian: lusso
Japanese: 贅沢
Korean: 사치
Norwegian: luksus
Polish: luksus
European Portuguese: luxo
Romanian: lux
Russian: роскошь
Latin American Spanish: lujo
Swedish: lyx
Thai: ความหรูหรา
Turkish: lüks
Ukrainian: розкіш
Vietnamese: sự xa xỉ
British English: luxury ADJECTIVE
A luxury item is something expensive which is not necessary but which gives you pleasure.
He could not afford luxury food on his pay.
American English: luxury
Brazilian Portuguese: supérfluo
Chinese: 奢侈的物品
European Spanish: lujoso
French: de luxe
German: Luxus-
Italian: di lusso
Japanese: ぜいたくな
Korean: 사치풍인
European Portuguese: supérfluo
Latin American Spanish: lujoso
Chinese translation of 'luxury'
luxury
(ˈlʌkʃərɪ)
n
(u) (= comfort) 奢华(華) (shēhuá)
(c) (= extra) 奢侈品 (shēchǐpǐn) (件, jiàn)
(s) (= pleasure) 奢侈享受 (shēchǐ xiǎngshòu)
cpd
[hotel, car, goods]豪华(華) (háohuá)
to live in luxury过(過)奢华(華)的生活 (guò shēhuá de shēnghuó)
it's a luxury (for me/us) to be able to lie in(对(對)我/我们(們)来(來)说(說))睡懒(懶)觉(覺)简(簡)直是一种(種)奢侈 ((duì wǒ/wǒmen lái shuō) shuì lǎnjiào jiǎnzhí shì yī zhǒng shēchǐ)
1 (noun)
Definition
indulgence in rich and sumptuous living
She was brought up in an atmosphere of luxury and wealth.
Synonyms
opulence
the opulence of the hotel's sumptuous interior
splendour
They met in the splendour of the hotel.
richness
extravagance
affluence
hedonism
a bed of roses
voluptuousness
the life of Riley
sumptuousness
Opposites
want
,
poverty
,
deprivation
,
austerity
,
privation
,
destitution
2 (noun)
Definition
something considered an indulgence rather than a necessity
We never had money for little luxuries.
Synonyms
extravagance
Our only extravagance is two holidays a year.
treat
He never failed to return without a special treat for them.
extra
Optional extras including cooking tuition.
indulgence
The car is one of my few indulgences.
frill
nonessential
Opposites
necessity
,
need
3 (noun)
Relax in the luxury of a Roman-style bath.
Synonyms
pleasure
We exclaimed with pleasure when we saw them.
delight
To my delight, the plan worked perfectly.
comfort
She had enough money to live in comfort for the rest of her life.
satisfaction
a state of satisfaction
enjoyment
She ate with great enjoyment.
bliss
It was a scene of such domestic bliss.
indulgence
his indulgence of his gross appetites
gratification
Eventually they recognized him, much to his gratification.
wellbeing
Opposites
difficulty
,
burden
,
misery
,
discomfort
,
hardship
,
uphill (South Africa)
,
infliction
Quotation
Give us the luxuries of life, and we will dispense with its necessities [John Lothrop Motley]
Additional synonyms
in the sense of bliss
Definition
perfect happiness
It was a scene of such domestic bliss.
Synonyms
joy,
ecstasy,
euphoria,
rapture,
nirvana,
felicity,
gladness,
blissfulness,
delight,
pleasure,
heaven (informal),
satisfaction,
happiness,
paradise
in the sense of comfort
Definition
a state of physical ease or well-being
She had enough money to live in comfort for the rest of her life.
Synonyms
ease,
luxury,
wellbeing,
opulence
in the sense of delight
Definition
extreme pleasure
To my delight, the plan worked perfectly.
Synonyms
pleasure,
joy,
satisfaction,
comfort,
happiness,
ecstasy,
enjoyment,
bliss,
felicity,
glee,
gratification,
rapture,
gladness
Synonyms of 'luxury'
luxury
Explore 'luxury' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of enjoyment
She ate with great enjoyment.
Synonyms
pleasure,
liking,
fun,
delight,
entertainment,
joy,
satisfaction,
happiness,
relish,
recreation,
amusement,
indulgence,
diversion,
zest,
gratification,
gusto,
gladness,
delectation (formal),
beer and skittles (informal)
in the sense of extra
Definition
a person or thing that is additional
Optional extras including cooking tuition.
Synonyms
addition,
bonus,
supplement,
accessory,
complement,
add-on,
affix,
adjunct,
appendage,
addendum,
supernumerary,
appurtenance,
x
in the sense of gratification
Eventually they recognized him, much to his gratification.
Synonyms
satisfaction,
delight,
pleasure,
joy,
thrill,
relish,
enjoyment,
glee,
kick or kicks (informal)
in the sense of indulgence
Definition
something granted as a favour or privilege
The car is one of my few indulgences.
Synonyms
luxury,
treat,
extravagance,
favour,
privilege
in the sense of indulgence
his indulgence of his gross appetites
Synonyms
gratification,
satisfaction,
fulfilment,
appeasement,
satiation
in the sense of satisfaction
Definition
something that brings fulfilment
a state of satisfaction
Synonyms
contentment,
content,
comfort,
ease,
pleasure,
well-being,
happiness,
enjoyment,
peace of mind,
gratification,
satiety,
repletion,
contentedness
in the sense of splendour
Definition
beauty or impressiveness
They met in the splendour of the hotel.
Synonyms
magnificence,
glory,
grandeur,
show,
display,
ceremony,
luxury,
spectacle,
majesty,
richness,
nobility,
pomp,
opulence,
solemnity,
éclat,
gorgeousness,
sumptuousness,
stateliness,
resplendence,
luxuriousness
in the sense of treat
Definition
any delightful surprise or specially pleasant occasion
He never failed to return without a special treat for them.