πολυτέλεια — meaning in English
polyteleia
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English meaning
- indulgence noun The act of allowing oneself or someone else a pleasure, often more than is wise.
- luxury noun A state of great comfort, ease, and often expensive surroundings.
Senses
πολυτέλεια is used for these senses in English:
- indulgence Something in which someone indulges.
- luxury Very wealthy and comfortable surroundings; the state of being that they create.
indulgence — full definition
- noun The act of allowing oneself or someone else a pleasure, often more than is wise.
- noun A tolerant or lenient attitude toward someone's wishes or faults.
- noun In the Catholic Church, a formal reduction of the punishment due for sins, granted after confession.
luxury — full definition
- noun A state of great comfort, ease, and often expensive surroundings.
- noun Something enjoyable and desirable but not strictly necessary — a treat rather than a need.
- adj Very expensive and of the highest quality; upscale.