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lux·u·ry
 luxury
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- pronunciation:
- luhk
sh
ri
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luhg
zh
ri
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noun |
| inflections: |
luxuries |
| definition 1: |
A luxury is something very pleasant or comfortable but not necessary for your life. Food is a necessary thing, but very expensive food is a luxury.
My mom says that taking a taxi is a luxury. That's why we always take the bus or the subway when we're in the city.- synonyms:
- treat
- antonyms:
- necessity
- similar words:
- pleasure, style
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| definition 2: |
Luxury is a way of living that is full of pleasure, ease, and comfort. Luxury is something that many people cannot have because they do not have enough money or time.
When he got rich, he began to live in luxury.- antonyms:
- poverty
- similar words:
- abundance, comfort, ease, enjoyment, pleasure
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| related words: |
excess |
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