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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Center City was silent except for drug dealers in deluxe cars driving round at night. Literary Hub, 18 June 2026 At the same time, BTS widely shares a tune that was originally only featured on a deluxe version of Arirang, which was made available to purchase on vinyl. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026 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 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 23 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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