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χλιδή — meaning in English

chlidi

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English meaning

  • extravagance noun Spending far more money than is necessary or reasonable.
  • luxury noun A state of great comfort, ease, and often expensive surroundings.
  • splendor noun Great brightness, beauty, or magnificence.

Senses

χλιδή is used for these senses in English:

  • extravagance Excessive or superfluous expenditure of money.
  • luxury Very wealthy and comfortable surroundings; the state of being that they create.
  • splendor Magnificent appearance, display or grandeur.

extravagance — full definition

  1. noun Spending far more money than is necessary or reasonable.
  2. noun A specific luxury or indulgence someone treats themselves to.

luxury — full definition

  1. noun A state of great comfort, ease, and often expensive surroundings.
  2. noun Something enjoyable and desirable but not strictly necessary — a treat rather than a need.
  3. adj Very expensive and of the highest quality; upscale.

Related Greek words