01 n. A free indulgence in costly food, dress, furniture, or anything expensive which gratifies the appetites or tastes.
pl.
Luxuries ((#))
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1.
A free indulgence in costly food, dress, furniture, or anything expensive which gratifies the appetites or tastes.“Riches expose a man to pride and luxury.” — Spectator.
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2.
Anything which pleases the senses, is not necessary for life, and is also costly, or difficult to obtain; an expensive rarity; as, silks, jewels, and rare fruits are luxuries; in some countries ice is a great luxury. Contrasted to necessity.“He cut the side of a rock for a garden, and, by laying on it earth, furnished out a kind of luxury for a hermit.” — Addison.
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3.
Lechery; lust.[Obs.]“Luxury is in wine and drunkenness.” — Chaucer.
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4.
Luxuriance; exuberance.[Obs.]