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
💡 Concept
She sinks into a marble bathtub filled with rose petals — pure luxury.
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈlʌkʃəri/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈlʌkʃəri/
🌳Etymology
Rootlux-
Suffix--ury
🎵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
wealthcomfortelegancepremiumexclusive
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