a material object, service, etc., conducive to sumptuous living, usually a delicacy, elegance, or refinement of living rather than a necessity

Gold cufflinks were a luxury not allowed for in his budget.

free or habitual indulgence in or enjoyment of comforts and pleasures in addition to those necessary for a reasonable standard of well-being

a life of luxury on the French Riviera.

a means of ministering to such indulgence or enjoyment

This travel plan gives you the luxury of choosing which countries you can visit.

a pleasure out of the ordinary allowed to oneself

the luxury of an extra piece of the cake.

a foolish or worthless form of self-indulgence

the luxury of self-pity.

Archaic . lust; lasciviousness; lechery.

of, pertaining to, or affording luxury

a luxury hotel.

noun

austerity , economy , frugality

noun

affluence , bliss , comfort , delight , enjoyment , exorbitance , extravagance , frill , gratification , hedonism , high living , immoderation , intemperance , leisure , luxuriousness , opulence , rarity , richness , satisfaction , splendor , sumptuousness , treat , well-being , extravagancy , amenity , babylon , delicacy , ease , epicurism , indulgence , luxe , luxury , sensuality , sybaritism , voluptuosity , voluptuousness