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luxuries

n. plural-only
B1 Intermediate US //ˈɫəɡʒɝiz// UK //lˈʌkʃəɹˌiz// lux·u·ries

n. expensive or high-quality things that you enjoy but do not really need. They are the opposite of basic necessities like food or water.

n. items or services that provide great comfort or pleasure but are not essential for life or basic functioning. Often implies a high cost or rarity relative to standard goods.


SIMPLE

I cannot afford many luxuries on my current salary.

CONTEXTUAL

After years of saving, the couple finally treated themselves to small luxuries like high-end coffee and silk sheets.

COMPLEX

Economists often observe that as a nation's middle class grows, spending shifts from basic survival needs toward discretionary luxuries that signal social status and personal success.

Synonyms
Usage

Often used in the plural to refer to specific items; the singular 'luxury' refers to the abstract concept of comfort.

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