"quiet luxury" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: quiet luxuries [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} quiet luxury (countable and uncountable, plural quiet luxuries)
  1. A form of inconspicuous or subdued luxury, often by lesser-known brands. Tags: countable, uncountable Related terms: stealth wealth
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