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πολυτελής — meaning in English

polytelis

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English meaning

luxury noun A state of great comfort, ease, and often expensive surroundings.
sumptuous adj Lavish, luxurious, and clearly expensive.

Senses

πολυτελής is used for these senses in English:

luxury Not essential but desirable and enjoyable and indulgent.
sumptuous Magnificent, luxurious, splendid.

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.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Greek words

πολυτέλεια χλιδή