luxury

• Substantivo que designa um estado de grande conforto, elegância ou abundância, frequentemente associado a bens e experiências caros ou não essenciais.

A noun referring to a state of great comfort, elegance, or indulgence, often involving expensive or non-essential items and experiences.

1. B1formal

   A state of great comfort, elegance, and often extravagance, especially involving expensive items.

   Luxo

   • They live in luxury in a large mansion.
   • The hotel offers a life of luxury and relaxation.
   • She enjoys the luxury of having a personal assistant.

   Sinônimosgrandeurlavishnessmagnificenceopulencerichnesssplendorsumptuousness

2. Expensive item or serviceB1formal

   Something that is expensive and not essential, but provides pleasure and comfort.

   Artigo de luxo

   • A sports car is a luxury that few can afford.
   • Buying designer clothes is a luxury for most people.
   • Champagne is considered a luxury in many cultures.

   Sinônimosamenityextraextravagancefrillindulgencenicetynonessentialtreat

   Antônimosessentialnecessityrequirementstaple

3. B2informal

   A pleasure or indulgence that is not necessary but is highly enjoyable.

   Luxo

   • Having a long bath is a simple luxury for her.
   • Sleeping in on weekends is a luxury he rarely gets.
   • Eating out every night is a luxury we cannot afford.

   Sinônimoscomfortdelightextravaganceindulgenceopulencepleasurerefinementtreat

   Antônimosessentialmustnecessityrequirement