LUHK-shuh-ree
LUXURY Great comfort, elegance, and expensive living; something expensive but desirable though not necessary.
16
Points in Scrabble
Base tile values • No multipliers applied
Luxury refers to a state of great comfort, elegance, and expensive living. It encompasses items, experiences, or conditions that provide pleasure and satisfaction beyond basic needs. Luxuries are typically costly and considered indulgent rather than essential.
In economics, luxury goods are products whose demand increases more than proportionally as income rises, unlike necessities. These items often serve as status symbols, from designer handbags to exotic vacations, reflecting societal values about success and achievement.
For word game players, LUXURY is notable as a 6-letter word containing both X and Y, two high-scoring letters. The combination of premium letters with common ones makes it valuable yet playable when the right tiles align.
The concept of luxury evolves with society and individual perspectives. What one generation considers luxury (indoor plumbing, air travel) becomes commonplace for the next. This relativity makes luxury as much about perception and context as absolute quality or cost.
The word 'luxury' comes from Latin 'luxuria' meaning 'excess, extravagance,' originally with negative connotations of sinful self-indulgence. It's related to 'luxus' meaning 'dislocation' or 'excess.' The word entered Middle English via Old French 'luxurie' in the 14th century, gradually shifting from purely negative to include positive associations with comfort and quality.
Words with similar meaning
OPULENCE
Great wealth and luxuriousness
EXTRAVAGANCE
Excessive elaborateness
INDULGENCE
Satisfaction of desires
AFFLUENCE
Wealth and comfort
Words with opposite meaning
NECESSITY
Essential requirement
AUSTERITY
Plainness and simplicity
FRUGALITY
Economical living
POVERTY
Lack of resources
Plural Form
luxuries
Related Terms
Extremely comfortable conditions
Non-essential expensive good
Premium but accessible
Total base points: 16 (Scrabble)
Vowels: 2 | Consonants: 4
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"The five-star hotel offered every luxury imaginable, from spa treatments to personal butlers."
"For many people, having free time is the ultimate luxury in today's busy world."
"LUXURY played across two premium squares yielded an impressive score."
Luxury shapes economies, drives innovation, and reflects cultural values about success and happiness. From ancient silk roads to modern luxury brands, the pursuit of luxury has motivated exploration, trade, and creativity. It also raises questions about inequality, sustainability, and what constitutes the good life in different societies.
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