n.; pl. Luxuries [ L. luxuria, fr. luxus: cf. F. luxure. ] 1. A free indulgence in costly food, dress, furniture, or anything expensive which gratifies the appetites or tastes. [ 1913 Webster ]
Riches expose a man to pride and luxury. Spectator. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Anything which pleases the senses, is not necessary for life, and is also costly, or difficult to obtain; an expensive rarity; as, silks, jewels, and rare fruits are luxuries; in some countries ice is a great luxury. Contrasted to necessity. [ 1913 Webster ]
He cut the side of a rock for a garden, and, by laying on it earth, furnished out a kind of luxury for a hermit. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. Lechery; lust. [ Obs. ] Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
Luxury is in wine and drunkenness. Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]
4. Luxuriance; exuberance. [ Obs. ] Bacon.
Syn. -- Voluptuousness; epicurism; effeminacy; sensuality; lasciviousness; dainty; delicacy; gratification. [ 1913 Webster ]