Definition

Noun Phrase: - A state of great wealth and comfort: The phrase "lap of luxury" describes a situation or lifestyle characterized by extreme material comfort, opulence, and the absence of hardship. It implies being surrounded by and enjoying the finest things life has to offer.

Usage

This phrase is used to describe a person's living conditions or lifestyle. It often carries a connotation of being pampered or sheltered from ordinary difficulties. - It is typically used with prepositions like in or into. - Common verbs used with it include live, be raised, grow up, be born, indulge, and recline.

Examples

• After winning the lottery, they lived in the lap of luxury for the rest of their lives.
• The documentary showed the royal family growing up in the lap of luxury.
• She was born into the lap of luxury and never had to worry about money.

Advanced Usage

• To be reared/brought up in the lap of luxury: Emphasizes being raised from childhood in such conditions.
  • Despite being brought up in the lap of luxury, he chose a simple life.
• To indulge oneself in the lap of luxury: Suggests a conscious choice to enjoy luxurious comforts.
  • On their anniversary, they indulged themselves in the lap of luxury at a five-star resort.

Variants and Related Words

• Luxurious (adj): Extremely comfortable, elegant, and expensive.
  • They stayed in a luxurious hotel suite.
• Opulence (n): Great wealth or luxuriousness.
  • The opulence of the palace was breathtaking.
• Affluence (n): The state of having a great deal of money; wealth.
  • A neighborhood known for its affluence.

Synonyms

• Life of Riley: An easy, comfortable, and carefree life.
• Bed of roses: A situation or lifestyle that is entirely comfortable and free from worries.
• High life: A luxurious and socially active lifestyle.

Related Idioms

• Live the high life: To live in a very luxurious and extravagant way.
  • After his promotion, he started living the high life.
• In clover: In a state of great comfort and prosperity.
  • Their investments did well, so they're in clover now.

Noun

1. in conditions of wealth and comfort
   • he was raised in the lap of luxury