deluxe

adjective

de·​luxe di-ˈləks How to pronounce deluxe (audio)
dē-
also -ˈlu̇ks
-ˈlüks
Synonyms of deluxenext
: 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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Although Kirby Smart and mascot Hairy Dawg made the rather crowded deluxe cover of the college football game in 2026, no Georgia or Georgia Tech player has ever received such an honor. Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 3 June 2026 Texas edge rusher Colin Simmons, USC quarterback Jayden Maiava and Notre Dame cornerback Leonard Moore also appear on the deluxe cover. David Ubben, New York Times, 2 June 2026 This list includes a deluxe poker set, golf balls, tackle bag and cozy robe, just to name a few options. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 June 2026 The concept of releasing a deluxe album is often a tactical decision to keep an artist's name in the conversation and a de facto outlet for bonus material. Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026 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 9 Jun. 2026.

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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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