Added 9 October 2026
luxury
/ˈlʌk.ʃə.ɹi/ noun
In Latin: luxus Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about luxury at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- Something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity.
- The quality possessed by something that is excessively expensive.
- Wealth as evidenced by sumptuous living.
Origin
From Middle English luxurie, from Old French luxurie, from Latin luxuria (“rankness, luxury”), from luxus (“extravagance, luxury”).
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