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.
Recent Examples on the Web Olivia Rodrigo spilled her Guts even more with the deluxe edition of her sophomore album. Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 22 Mar. 2024 Pricing will depend on travel dates, but one-night itineraries begin at €3,500 (about $3,799) per person in a deluxe cabin and €4,700 ($5,100) per person in a suite. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2024 The Star is the first commercial development for Miracle, who is known for building deluxe single-family properties. Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2024 The warm and graceful primary suite connects to a large walk-in closet and a deluxe bathroom with double sinks, a stall shower, and a Jacuzzi tub. Bang Advertising Staff and Correspondents, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2024 This space would be ideal for a live-in staff member, or for an extended family member, guests or as a deluxe work-from-home office space. James McClain, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2024 It’s housed by the R&B star’s Lana, a forthcoming deluxe version of her chart-topping LP SOS. Lars Brandle, Billboard, 1 Mar. 2024 The comment was originally left on a video that showed the star holding copies of the deluxe vinyl edition of his new album, which is set for release on March 15. Rachel Desantis, Peoplemag, 28 Feb. 2024 The deluxe edition of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, which comes with a handful of in-game items, is also on sale for the PS5 for $44.99 (half off). Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 27 Feb. 2024

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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 28 Mar. 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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