Lux*u"ri*ous (?), a. [L. luxuriosus: cf. F. luxurieux. See Luxury.] Of
or pertaining to luxury; ministering to luxury; supplied with the
conditions of luxury; as, a luxurious life; a luxurious table;
luxurious ease. " Luxurious cities. " Milton.
-- Lux*u"ri*ous*ly, adv. -- Lux*u"ri*ous*ness, n.
Lux"u*rist (?), n. One given to luxury. [Obs.] Sir W. Temple.
Lux"u*ry (?), 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.
Riches expose a man to pride and luxury.
Spectator.
2. Anything which pleases the senses, 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.
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.