Luxury — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˈlək-sh(ə-)rē/ lux·u·ry

Meaning & Definition of Luxury

Luxury (noun)

  1. a condition of abundance or great ease and comfort, sumptuous environment
  2. something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary
  3. an indulgence in something that provides pleasure, satisfaction, or ease

Luxury (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary

    "a private yacht is a luxury"

    similar: amenity, comfort, extra, frill, indulgence, superfluity
    related: extravagance, nonessential, dainty, delicacy, nicety, treat, accessory, accoutrement, bells and whistles, option
    opposite: basic, essential, fundamental, must, necessity, requirement

  2. something that adds to one's ease of living

    "having one's own bathroom is one of life's greatest luxuries"

    similar: accommodation, amenity, comfort, convenience, creature comfort, mod con (chiefly British), nicety
    related: bonus, extra, benefit, help, service, anodyne, solace, delight, indulgence, joy, pleasure
    opposite: burden, millstone, weight

Luxury (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. showing obvious signs of wealth and comfort

    "a luxury ski lodge for those whose idea of roughing it includes private whirlpool baths"

    similar: Babylonian, deluxe, lavish, Lucullan, luxe, luxuriant, luxurious, opulent, palace, palatial, plush, plushy, silken, sumptuous
    related: costly, dear, expensive, precious, premium, rich, extravagant, grandiose, ostentatious, pretentious, showy, august, awesome, awful, baronial, beautiful, gorgeous, grand, heroic, imposing, impressive, kingly, magnificent, majestic, monumental, noble, proud, regal, royal, splendid, stately, comfortable, cozy, homelike, homey, snug
    opposite: ascetic, austere, humble, no-frills, spartan
    near: economical, frugal, meager, spare, stingy, thrifty

Related Entry: The lap of luxury (phrase)

The lap of luxury is a different word from Luxury. The synonyms below are for the lap of luxury, not for luxury.

  1. a situation or state of carefree comfort

    "After decades of hard work and careful saving, the couple found themselves living in the lap of luxury."

    similar: beer and skittles, easy street, fun and games, hog heaven, picnic, bed of roses, life of Riley
    related: primrose path, heaven, paradise, utopia, American dream, good life, ease, relaxation, rest
    near: agony, hell, horror, misery, murder, nightmare, torment, torture

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Luxury

The most common words with a similar meaning to Luxury:

Chiefly British: mod con
amenity, comfort, extra, frill, indulgence, superfluity, accommodation, convenience, creature comfort, nicety, Babylonian, deluxe, lavish, Lucullan, luxe, luxuriant, luxurious, opulent, palace, palatial, plush, plushy, silken, sumptuous

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Luxury

Words with the opposite meaning of Luxury:

basic, essential, fundamental, must, necessity, requirement, burden, millstone, weight, ascetic, austere, humble, no-frills, spartan

Related Words for Luxury

extravagance, nonessential, dainty, delicacy, treat, accessory, accoutrement, bells and whistles, option, bonus, benefit, help, service, anodyne, solace, delight, joy, pleasure, costly, dear, expensive, precious, premium, rich, extravagant, grandiose, ostentatious, pretentious, showy, august

Near Antonyms of Luxury

economical, frugal, meager, spare, stingy, thrifty

Word Forms of Luxury

Inflections: luxuries

Derived words: luxury (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Luxury

Middle English luxurie, from Anglo-French luxorie, from Latin luxuria rankness, luxury, excess; akin to Latin luxus luxury, excess

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Luxury

Words & Phrases Containing Luxury

luxury box, the lap of luxury, in the lap of luxury

Frequently Asked Questions about Luxury

What does "Luxury" mean?

"Luxury" means a condition of abundance or great ease and comfort, sumptuous environment. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: a condition of abundance or great ease and comfort, sumptuous environment. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Luxury"?

Other words for "Luxury" include amenity, comfort, extra, frill, indulgence, superfluity, accommodation and convenience. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Luxury" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Luxury"?

There are 79 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Luxury". Common alternatives include amenity, comfort, extra, frill, indulgence, superfluity, accommodation, convenience, creature comfort and mod con.

What is the opposite of "Luxury"?

Antonyms of "Luxury" include basic, essential, fundamental, must, necessity, requirement, burden and millstone. Near antonyms include economical, frugal, meager and spare.

How do you use "Luxury" in a sentence?

Examples of "Luxury" in a sentence: "a private yacht is a luxury"; "having one's own bathroom is one of life's greatest luxuries"; "a luxury ski lodge for those whose idea of roughing it includes private whirlpool baths".

Is "Luxury" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Luxury" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

Is "Luxury" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B1-level word, "Luxury" is typical of Cambridge B1 Preliminary (PET), IELTS band 4.0–5.0, TOEFL iBT 42–71, PTE Academic 43–58, TOEIC Listening & Reading 550+.

How do you pronounce "Luxury"?

"Luxury" is pronounced /ˈlək-sh(ə-)rē/ and divided into syllables as lux·u·ry.