Antonyms for luxuries

Grammar : Noun

Spell : luhk-shuh-ree, luhg-zhuh-

Phonetic Transcription : ˈlʌk ʃə ri, ˈlʌg ʒə-

Definition of luxuries

Origin : c.1300, "sexual intercourse;" mid-14c., "lasciviousness, sinful self-indulgence," from Old French luxurie "debauchery, dissoluteness, lust" (Modern French luxure), from Latin luxuria "excess, luxury, extravagance, profusion; delicacy" (cf. Spanish lujuria, Italian lussuria), from luxus "excess, extravagance, magnificence," probably a figurative use of luxus (adj.) "dislocated," which is related to luctari "wrestle, strain" (see reluctance).
Meaning "sensual pleasure" is late 14c. Lost its pejorative taint 17c. Meaning "habit of indulgence in what is choice or costly" is from 1630s; that of "sumptuous surroundings" is from 1704; that of "something enjoyable or comfortable beyond life's necessities" is from 1780. Used as an adjective from 1916.

noun great pleasure, indulgence

Example sentences :

They can affect the manners and enjoy the luxuries of people of distinction.
Extract from : « The Room in the Dragon Volant » by J. Sheridan LeFanu

I liked to peep into the cabins they had—get on to all the luxuries there.
Extract from : « The Harbor » by Ernest Poole

Still the comforts, and even the luxuries of life distinguished our habitation.
Extract from : « Beaux and Belles of England » by Mary Robinson

What our ancestors considered as luxuries we now regard as necessities.
Extract from : « The Sexual Question » by August Forel

God and Solitude are luxuries which only a few among us nowadays can afford.
Extract from : « The Book of Khalid » by Ameen Rihani

Luxuries apart, Chairman, we must look out what we're doing.
Extract from : « Strife (First Series Plays) » by John Galsworthy

I'm afraid we must n't base our policy on luxuries like sentiment.
Extract from : « Strife (First Series Plays) » by John Galsworthy

And then my aunt, who is very ill and wants all sorts of luxuries, is rather expensive.
Extract from : « The Eternal City » by Hall Caine

After all, what good was life if you couldn't enjoy the luxuries?
Extract from : « Cost of Living » by Robert Sheckley

So she had come to be the source of many of their comforts and all their luxuries.
Extract from : « Kristy's Rainy Day Picnic » by Olive Thorne Miller

Synonyms for luxuries

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