luxus, -ūs (usually subjective, denoting the habit or condition, but sometimes of the objects): luxuria (always subjective, of the propensity or disposition): lautior victus cultusque; nimia in victucultuque magnificentia; cultus effusior (excessive expense in dress and furniture); cultus delicatus, deliciae (in a better sense, of elegance in dress and furniture). Articles of luxury, res ad luxuriam pertinentes (in respect of eating and drinking): instrumenta luxuriae, invitamenta ad luxuriam (as excitements to luxury): merces delicatae, deliciae (in respect of dress, jewels, etc.; Vid: Ruhnken, Sen., Benef., 6, 38, 3): arts of luxury, artes quae ad vitae ornamenta pertinent: to pass on from necessaries to luxuries, a necessariis artibus ad elegantiora defluere (Cic., Tusc., 1, 25, 62).