NYT Dictionary
LUXURY
/ˈlʊk.ʃə.ɹi/NounAdjectiveLUX-u-rylux-u-ry · 3 syllablesGrade 6
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020
Meaning
Very wealthy and comfortable surroundings; the state of being that they create.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English luxurie, from Old French luxurie, from Latin luxuria (“rankness, luxury”), from luxus (“extravagance, luxury”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Antonyms
austerityspartannesspenurypovertynecessityessentialessentialsbasics
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2020.