luxury
/ˈlʌɡ.ʒə.ɹi/ adjective B2- Very expensive.
- Not essential but desirable and enjoyable and indulgent.
- Pertaining to the top-end market segment for mass production mass market vehicles, above the premium market segment.
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“Yes; I know that there is a secret of luxury and pain in death, as well as in life; the only thing is to understand it.”
THE MEMBERS of the Body rebelled against the Belly, and said, “Why should we be perpetually engaged in administering to your wants, while you do nothing but take your rest, and enjoy yourself in luxury and self-indulgence?” The Members carried out their resolve and refused their assistance to the Belly.
I am surrounded by every luxury, and if you will come with me, as I wish you would, you shall have an ample share of my dainties.” The Country Mouse was easily persuaded, and returned to town with his friend.
He often lamented his own hard fate and contrasted it with the luxury and idleness of the Lapdog, till at last one day he broke his cords and halter, and galloped into his master’s house, kicking up his heels without measure, and frisking and fawning as well as he could.
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