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adjective de·luxe \di-ˈləks, dē- also -ˈlu̇ks, -ˈlüks\

Simple Definition of deluxe

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

Source: Merriam-Webster's Learner's Dictionary

Full Definition of deluxe

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

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Examples of deluxe in a sentence

  1. the deluxe model of the car

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



Origin and Etymology of deluxe

French de luxe, literally, of luxury


First Known Use: 1819

deluxe Synonyms

Synonyms
Babylonian, luxurious, lavish
Antonyms
ascetic (also ascetical), austere

DELUXE Defined for Kids

deluxe

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adjective de·luxe \di-ˈləks, -ˈlu̇ks\

Definition of deluxe for Students

  1. :  very fine or luxurious



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