<p><strong>noun</strong></p><ul><li>Plural: luxuries.</li><li>A material object, service, etc., conducive to sumptuous living, usually a delicacy, elegance, or refinement of living rather than a necessity: <em>Gold cufflinks were a luxury not allowed for in his budget.</em></li><li>Free or habitual indulgence in or enjoyment of comforts and pleasures in addition to those necessary for a reasonable standard of well-being: <em>a life of luxury on the French Riviera.</em></li><li>A means of ministering to such indulgence or enjoyment: <em>This travel plan gives you the luxury of choosing which countries you can visit.</em></li><li>A pleasure out of the ordinary allowed to oneself: <em>the luxury of an extra piece of the cake.</em></li><li>A foolish or worthless form of self-indulgence: <em>the luxury of self-pity.</em></li><li>Archaic: lust; lasciviousness; lechery.</li></ul><p><strong>adjective</strong></p><ul><li>Of, relating to, or affording luxury: <em>a luxury hotel.</em></li></ul>