luxus
[ˈɫuːk.sʊs]
The Latin word for luxury is luxus.
The term refers to something that is desirable but expensive.
Meaning: something desirable but expensive (noun)
Which one should you use?
While luxus is the standard term, Opulentia can also be used to express the concept of luxury.
Did you know?
- In Latin, luxus can occasionally refer to a 'dislocation', which is a physical displacement of a joint.
- If its root is indeed 'to bend', then 'luxury' is linguistically related to the Latin verb luctor, which means 'to wrestle'.
Examples in context
- Illius domus divitiis plena estThat house is full of wealth
- Splendor istius familiae est notabilisThe luxury of that family is remarkable
- Luxuriam vitare debemusWe should avoid luxury
- Hic luxus pretium multum habet.This luxury has a high price.
Example conversation
Aurelia and Marcus are looking at a very expensive piece of jewelry.
- AureliaHic anulus est summus luxus.This ring is the height of luxury.
- MarcusIta, sed pretium est nimis magnum.Yes, but the price is too high.
- AureliaTamen luxus est pulcher.Still, luxury is beautiful.
- MarcusPrefero res utiles.I prefer useful things.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry luxus, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries luxus, CC BY-SA 4.0.
