deluxe

de·luxe

adjective \di-ˈləks, dē- also -ˈlu̇ks, -ˈlüks\

: of better quality and usually more expensive than the usual ones of its kind : very luxurious

Full Definition of DELUXE

:  notably luxurious, elegant, or expensive <a deluxe edition> <deluxe hotels>

Examples of DELUXE

1. the deluxe model of the car
2. The deluxe edition of the book includes many more illustrations.

Origin of DELUXE

French de luxe, literally, of luxury

First Known Use: 1819

Related to DELUXE

Synonyms

Babylonian, luxurious, lavish, Lucullan (also Lucullian), luxe, luxuriant, luxury, opulent, palace, palatial, plush, plushy, silken, sumptuous

Antonyms

ascetic (also ascetical), austere, humble, no-frills, spartan

Related Words

costly, dear, expensive, precious, premium, rich; extravagant, grandiose, ostentatious, pretentious, showy; august, awesome, awful, baronial, beautiful, gorgeous, grand, heroic (also heroical), imposing, impressive, kingly, magnificent, majestic, monumental, noble, proud, regal, royal, splendid, stately; comfortable, cozy, homelike, homey (also homy), snug

Near Antonyms

economical, frugal, meager (or meagre), spare, stingy, thrifty

Rhymes with DELUXE

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