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lux•u•ry



Pronunciation: (luk'shu-rē, lug'zhu-), [key]
—n., pl. -ries,
—adj.

—n.
1. a material object, service, etc., conducive to sumptuous living, usually a delicacy, elegance, or refinement of living rather than a necessity: Gold cufflinks were a luxury not allowed for in his budget.
2. free or habitual indulgence in or enjoyment of comforts and pleasures in addition to those necessary for a reasonable standard of well-being: a life of luxury on the French Riviera.
3. a means of ministering to such indulgence or enjoyment: This travel plan gives you the luxury of choosing which countries you can visit.
4. a pleasure out of the ordinary allowed to oneself: the luxury of an extra piece of the cake.
5. a foolish or worthless form of self-indulgence: the luxury of self-pity.
6. Archaic.lust; lasciviousness; lechery.

—adj.
of, pertaining to, or affording luxury: a luxury hotel.

Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.

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