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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Rooms start at the deluxe category, which are still plenty sizable with a big balcony, both a shower and a bathtub, and a small seating area. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026 Thankfully safe and sound after an October tour bus fire, Muna are bouncing back with a deluxe edition of their May album Dancing on the Wall. — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 5 Nov. 2026 Starting at $3,399 and $7,399 as tested, this deluxe laptop is also the first MacBook with a tandem OLED display, which is even more impressive than the touch feature. — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026 Abrams announced this week a deluxe version of Daughter from Hell. — William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 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 14 Nov. 2026.

Kids Definition

deluxe

adjective
de·​luxe di-ˈlu̇ks How to pronounce deluxe (audio)
-ˈləks, 
-ˈlüks
: very luxurious or elegant
a deluxe edition
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