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Definition luxury in British English

luxury noun

noun
/ˈlʌkʃəri/
1

something expensive that you enjoy but do not really need

Example

She likes to have a few luxuries like fresh flowers.

Synonyms and related words
activity amusement binge
1.1

something that you would like to do but is not completely necessary

Example

I'm afraid that spending time getting the work perfect is a luxury we can't afford.

Synonyms and related words
activity amusement binge
1.2

something that you very much enjoy because you do not get it very often

Example

An evening to himself was a luxury that he guarded jealously.

Synonyms and related words
activity amusement binge
2

a situation in which you are very comfortable, with the best and most expensive things around you

Example

They live a life of absolute luxury.

Example

a weekend in the luxury of one of New York's premier hotels

Synonyms and related words
peace harmony privilege
Definition luxury in British English