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lux·u·ry
 luxury
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- pronunciation:
- luhk
sh
ri
[or]
luhg
zh
ri
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, adjective)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
luxuries |
| definition 1: |
that which provides pleasure but is not essential.
the luxury of having strawberries and champagne
- synonyms:
- gratification, indulgence, treat
- antonyms:
- necessity
- similar words:
- delicacy, extravagance, frill, nonessential, pleasure, style, superfluity
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| definition 2: |
the state of continually indulging in such pleasures.
a millionaire who lives in luxury- synonyms:
- opulence
- antonyms:
- penury, poverty
- similar words:
- abundance, affluence, bed of roses, comfort, ease, enjoyment, extravagance, indulgence, pleasure, prodigality
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| related words: |
excess |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
of, concerning, or providing nonessential pleasures.
a luxury cruise to Bermuda- similar words:
- exclusive, first-class, luxurious, posh, swank
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