luxury
gb/lˈʌɡʒɚi/ us/lˈʌɡʒɚi/
B1
English
~ 2900
luxus, fényűzés, luxuscikk
NOUN
B1
1
Usage pattern:
to live in [luxury]
They spent their honeymoon in luxury at a five-star resort.
Egy ötcsillagos üdülőhelyen, luxusban töltötték a nászútjukat.
After years of hard work, she could finally afford the luxury of a private villa.
Évek kemény munkája után végre megengedhette magának azt a luxust, hogy saját villája legyen.
The yacht was the ultimate symbol of luxury.
He enjoys the luxury of having a personal driver.
For many, owning a home in that neighborhood is a luxury.
Learner examples
They live in luxury by the beach.
Luxusban élnek a tengerparton.
This hotel is full of luxury.
Ez a szálloda csupa luxus.
He likes the luxury of soft beds.
She dreams of a life of luxury.
A big car is a luxury for him.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'luxury' with 'luck'. They are unrelated; 'luxury' refers to comfort and expense, not chance.
Meaning
State of great comfort and expense
Collocations
live in luxury
|luxury lifestyle
|luxury goods
|luxury travel
|luxury hotel
Synonyms
opulence (More formal and emphasizes grand display of wealth.)
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extravagance (Suggests spending more than necessary, sometimes wastefully.)
Antonyms
poverty (The state of having little or no money or possessions.)
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necessity (Something essential rather than optional or indulgent.)
Themes
lifestyle
|wealth
|consumption
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A way of living that has a lot of comfort and costs a lot of money.
A state of living with great comfort, ease, and expensive surroundings, often beyond what is necessary.
NOUN
B1
2
Usage pattern:
[something] is a luxury
For busy parents, a quiet evening alone is a rare luxury.
Elfoglalt szülőknek egy nyugodt, gyerekek nélküli este ritka luxus.
In this remote village, fresh fruit is a luxury.
Ebben az eldugott faluban a friss gyümölcs luxusnak számít.
Having time to read is a luxury these days.
Hot showers were once considered a luxury here.
For him, sleeping late is the greatest luxury.
Learner examples
Ice cream is a luxury for me.
Számomra a fagylalt luxus.
A holiday is a big luxury.
Egy nyaralás nagy luxus.
Good shoes are a luxury in this town.
Time to rest is a luxury for her.
Fresh water is a luxury in the desert.
Common mistake:
Some learners think 'luxury' always means 'expensive', but it can also mean simply 'not necessary'.
Meaning
Something nice but unnecessary
Collocations
small luxury
|rare luxury
|simple luxury
Synonyms
treat (Informal; something enjoyed occasionally as a special pleasure.)
Antonyms
necessity (Something that is essential for life or functioning.)
Themes
daily life
|consumption
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Something nice to have but not needed.
Something desirable and enjoyable but not essential for basic living.
Grammar
Dictionary form
luxury
IPA
GB/lˈʌɡʒɚi/
US/lˈʌɡʒɚi/
Syllables & stress
lux - ury (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (lux)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: luxury
- Plural: luxuries, luxury
Word family
Expressions
a life of luxury
1/ə lˈaɪf əv lˈʌɡʒɚi/
fixed phrase
Life with great comfort and wealth
A way of living with a lot of money, comfort, and nice things.
Examples
- He retired early and now enjoys a life of luxury.
- They dreamed of a life of luxury on a tropical island.
small luxuries
1/smˈɔl lˈʌɡʒɚiz/
fixed phrase
Minor nice but nonessential things
Little nice things you do not need but enjoy.
Examples
- She allows herself small luxuries like fresh flowers.
- Even during hard times, they kept some small luxuries.
the lap of luxury
1/ðə lˈæp əv lˈʌɡʒɚi/
idiom
In great comfort and wealth
Living in very comfortable and rich conditions.
Examples
- After winning the lottery, they lived in the lap of luxury.
- The hotel made us feel like we were in the lap of luxury.