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luxuryexpensive and comfortable or beautiful things that are not necessary but are enjoyable to have

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: expensive and comfortable or beautiful things that are not necessary but are enjoyable to have

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlʌkʃəri/

Korean meaning: 사치, 호화, 값비싸고 편안하거나 아름다운 것

Korean pronunciation: **럭**셔리

Example Sentences

  • My cat thinks sleeping on my expensive cashmere sweater is a basic luxury, not an option.
  • For a college student, having two meals a day feels like living in luxury.
  • The luxury apartment came with a price tag that made his wallet cry.

luxury

NOUN

//ˈlʌkʃəri//

expensive and comfortable or beautiful things that are not necessary but are enjoyable to have

luxury concept
💡 Concept

She sinks into a marble bathtub filled with rose petals — pure luxury.

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈlʌkʃəri/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈlʌkʃəri/

🌳Etymology

Rootlux-
Suffix--ury

Origin

라틴어 'luxuria'에서 유래했습니다. 원래는 '과도함, 방종'이라는 의미였는데, 시간이 지나면서 '사치, 호화로움'이라는 현재의 긍정적인 의미로 발전했습니다.

🎵Rhyme

injuryperjurymercury
injury
perjury
mercury

🔗Collocations

luxury goods
luxury hotel
luxury car
affordable luxury
live in luxury
luxury brand

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My cat thinks sleeping on my expensive cashmere sweater is a basic luxury, not an option.

😄 Fun example

For a college student, having two meals a day feels like living in luxury.

😄 Fun example

The luxury apartment came with a price tag that made his wallet cry.

Time is the ultimate luxury in our busy modern world.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

opulenceextravaganceindulgencesplendorlavishness

Antonyms

povertynecessitysimplicity

Related

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