Luxury

usgb/ˈlʌkʃəri/
noun

Great comfort, especially as provided by expensive and beautiful things.

The hotel provides luxury accommodations.
Visual representation of "luxury" - Great comfort, especially as provided by expensive and beautiful things

Often appears as...

  • luxury car
  • luxury hotel
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Visual representation of "luxury"
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Status Symbol

Often conveys wealth and status, suggesting that the product or service is exclusively for the elite.

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Driving a luxury car denotes a certain level of prestige.
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Cultural Variances

Perception of what is luxury can vary by culture; what's luxurious in one country might be ordinary in another.

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In some countries, owning a car itself is a luxury.
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Implies Cost

Typically implies something is expensive and not commonly affordable.

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The luxury accommodations were priced far above average hotel rooms.
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