deluxe

de·luxe

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

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

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