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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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 25 Sep. 2024.

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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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