What does 'luxury' signify in contemporary usage?
Hamlet 1.5 Word Nerd: Luxury
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The video explores the evolution of the term 'luxury' from its historical usage in Shakespeare's time, where it often had a sexual connotation, to its modern interpretation. In the 18th century, the meaning shifted to denote extravagance and quality, and today it encompasses anything that provides pleasure or ease, contrasting with necessity. The term no longer carries a specifically sexual or immoral connotation.
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