luxury — expensive 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/
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
She sinks into a marble bathtub filled with rose petals — pure luxury.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'luxuria', originally meaning 'excess' or 'debauchery'. Over time, the term evolved to acquire its modern meaning of 'sumptuous living' and 'affluence', shifting from a pejorative sense to a more neutral or positive connotation.
Breakdown
Latin 'luxuria' (excess, abundance) derives from the root 'lux-' (related to 'luxus', meaning soft or extravagant), combined with the suffix '-uria' indicating a state or condition.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“Time is the ultimate luxury in our busy modern world.”
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