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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Her plan was to return to LA for the Grammys, release a deluxe version of Short n’ Sweet on Valentine’s Day with five additional tracks (including a Dolly Parton feature), then begin the European leg of her tour, in Dublin. Abby Aguirre, Vogue, 11 Feb. 2025 The Scandinavian influences still reign strong in a partnership with Wilding Hotels, offering both deluxe rooms with a king-sized bed and couch, and standard rooms with a queen bed. Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2025 Below, a look at who is in town — or at least, whose boat is in town — to ring in 2025 in super deluxe style. Gillian Telling, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024 Billboard floated other theories, including the release of the lead single from a potential Act III album, the launch of her own country music festival, an appearance at the 2025 Houston Rodeo, a residency featuring Cowboy Carter, and a deluxe edition of Cowboy Carter. Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 14 Jan. 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 16 Feb. 2025.

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deluxe

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

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