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Common collocations with luxury in British Collocation

luxury noun

UK /ˈlʌkʃəri/

expensive or impossible to afford

expensive
unaffordable

Oysters have become scarce, and thus an expensive luxury.

not too expensive

affordable

Handbags count as one of those affordable luxuries that will make or break an outfit.

little

little
small

Other little luxuries such as refrigerators, irons or hairdryers are available on request.

unnecessary

unnecessary

Advertising constantly tries to convince us that we really need one unnecessary luxury after another.

rare

rare

Permanent chauffeurs are a rare luxury these days.

real

real
true

There is electricity and running water which, to Mike, is a real luxury.

extra

added

The chalet also boasts the added luxury of a sauna.

afford
enjoy

Employees can no longer afford the luxury of feeling loyal to their employers.

If you enjoy the luxuries in life, why not upgrade to one of our executive rooms.

great

five-star
great
real
true

Their Christmas hampers are a taste of real luxury at very reasonable prices.

complete

absolute
complete
pure
sheer
total
ultimate

He lives in absolute luxury.

For ultimate luxury, the hotel offers a spa.

when compared to other things

comparative
relative

I checked into the relative luxury of a Super 8 Motel.

that you can/cannot afford

affordable
unaffordable

Our boutique shops offer affordable luxury.

attractive and not trying to impress

discreet
refined
understated

Eight bedrooms provide classic understated luxury with private balconies overlooking the lush gardens.

trying to impress

extravagant
ostentatious
unashamed

A third of the population lived at subsistence level while the court lived in ostentatious luxury.