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A soft blanket felt like a luxury on the cold night.
What does Luxury mean?
Luxury means something special and comfortable, not necessary.
Dictionary definition
Something costly, comfortable, or special that is not needed but is enjoyable.
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Luxury in a sentence
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The hotel offered luxury rooms with extra space.
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The article compared basic needs with luxury items people may enjoy but not require.
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What does luxury mean?
Luxury means something special and comfortable, not necessary.
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Which word is closest in meaning to luxury?
Comfort is close in meaning to luxury.
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WordLuxury.
Partnoun, adjective.
MeaningLuxury means something special and comfortable, not necessary.
ExampleExample: A soft blanket felt like a luxury on the cold night.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- luk · shuh · ree
- Strongest beat
- luk
- Ending
- ree
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on luk.
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Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
necessitysomething needed
basic needsomething required for daily life
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Word family
Luxury word family
Base word
luxury
noun
luxury
Something special and comfortable but not necessary.
noun
luxuries
More than one luxury.
adjective
luxurious
Very comfortable or costly.
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Hint for students
Luxury means something special and comfortable, not necessary.
Common mix-up
Luxury is not the same as necessity. Luxury means luxury means something special and comfortable, not necessary.
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Read this model sentence: The hotel offered luxury rooms with extra space. Clue words: hotel, offered, rooms. Underline clue words that show why luxury fits instead of necessity. Now write one new sentence that shows luxury without using the word luxury. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show luxury?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The hotel offered luxury rooms with extra space." Why does luxury fit better than necessity?
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