LUXURY


Meaning of LUXURY in English

noun

1

BAD : They don't have any money to spend on luxury things.

GOOD : They don't have any money to spend on luxuries.

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luxuries (plural of luxury ) , luxury goods, luxury items (but NOT luxury things ): 'Tax on luxury goods is bound to be increased.'

2

BAD : Some successful criminals enjoy a luxury life.

GOOD : Some successful criminals enjoy a life of luxury.

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A life of luxury is a fixed phrase: 'His dream is to marry a princess and live a life of luxury.'

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