English · Word Candidate

luxury

/ˈlʌk.ʃə.ɹi/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: luxuries

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Very wealthy and comfortable surroundings; the state of being that they create.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Môi trường giàu có và thoải mái

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Noun

Examples

Near-synonyms: splendor, grandeur, grandness, decadence

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Something desirable but expensive and that one can live without.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Điều gì đó mong muốn nhưng đắt và không cần thiết

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Noun

Examples

“[…] We are engaged in a great work, a treatise on our river fortifications, perhaps? But since when did army officers afford the luxury of amanuenses in this simple republic? […]”

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Very expensive.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Rất đắt

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Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Not essential but desirable and enjoyable and indulgent.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Không cần thiết nhưng mong muốn và thú vị

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Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “luxury” mean?

Very wealthy and comfortable surroundings; the state of being that they create.

Is “luxury” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.