lifestyle creep
The phenomenon whereby, as more resources are spent on one's standard of living,…The phenomenon whereby, as more resources are spent on one's standard of living, former luxuries come to be perceived as necessities.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)The phenomenon whereby, as more resources are spent on one's standard of living, former luxuries come to be perceived as necessities.
Synonyms
1 synonymsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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