LUXURY


Meaning of LUXURY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈlək-sh(ə-)rē, -zh(ə-)rē ]

noun

( plural -ries )

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

Date: 14th century

1. archaic : lechery , lust

2. : a condition of abundance or great ease and comfort : sumptuous environment

lived in luxury

3.

a. : something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary

one of life's luxuries

b. : an indulgence in something that provides pleasure, satisfaction, or ease

had the luxury of rejecting a handful of job offers — Terri Minsky

• luxury adjective

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.