1. Something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
   "The first-class flight was a luxury they rarely allowed themselves"
    
2. The quality possessed by something that is excessively expensive
   "The luxury of the palace interior left visitors in awe";
   - lavishness, sumptuosity, sumptuousness
    
3. Wealth as evidenced by sumptuous living
   "The luxury of the hotel suite impressed even the most discerning guests";
   - luxuriousness, opulence, sumptuousness

1. Characterized by rich abundance, magnificence, or expensive luxury
   "luxury dining rooms";
   - deluxe, gilded, grand, luxurious, opulent, princely, sumptuous, lush
    
2. Devoted to or characterized by luxury and sensual pleasures
   "a luxury banquet";
   - epicurean, luxurious, luxuriant, sybaritic, voluptuary, voluptuous

Derived forms: luxuries

See also: indulgent, rich, sinful [informal]

Type of: expensiveness, indulgence, self-indulgence, unaffordability, wealth, wealthiness

Encyclopedia: Luxury