deluxe

adjective

de·​luxe di-ˈləks How to pronounce deluxe (audio)
dē-,
 also  -ˈlu̇ks,
-ˈlüks
: notably luxurious, elegant, or expensive
a deluxe edition
deluxe hotels

Examples of deluxe in a Sentence

the deluxe model of the car The deluxe edition of the book includes many more illustrations.
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Grande dropped the 26-minute Brighter Days Ahead short film to go with the deluxe version of Eternal Sunshine of the same name. Justin Curto, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2025 Ariana Grande released the deluxe version of her 2024 album, Eternal Sunshine, Friday, along with a nearly 30-minute short film, Brighter Days Ahead. Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 28 Mar. 2025 The Atlanta rapper released the deluxe version of his latest LP Music, which pays homage to Lil Wayne through the title. Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 26 Mar. 2025 This Is Lorelei’s Nate Amos has announced a deluxe version of his 2024 album, Box for Buddy, Box for Star. Walden Green, Pitchfork, 25 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for deluxe

Word History

Etymology

French de luxe, literally, of luxury

First Known Use

1819, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of deluxe was in 1819

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“Deluxe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deluxe. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

deluxe

adjective
de·​luxe di-ˈlu̇ks How to pronounce deluxe (audio)
-ˈləks,
-ˈlüks
: very luxurious or elegant
a deluxe edition

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