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luxury

noun · adjective

Simple meaning

Something desirable but expensive and that one can live without.

Pronunciation

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luhgzheree

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈlʌɡʒɚi

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Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

noun

  1. Something desirable but expensive and that one can live without.

  2. Something that is pleasant and desirable but not necessary in life (whether expensive or not).

  3. The quality possessed by something that is excessively expensive

  4. Very wealthy and comfortable surroundings; the state of being that they create.

adjective

  1. Not essential but desirable and enjoyable and indulgent.

  2. Very expensive.

Word Aura™

How this word commonly comes across.

Aura for this meaning

This meaning: Something desirable but expensive and that one can live without.

Used this way, luxury is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Positive
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Gentle
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Positive and appreciative
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

Nearby words

  • luxuriousness , rarer, so it draws attention

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More ways to use luxury

  • “They stayed at a luxury hotel during their vacation.”noun

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