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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The trip, which accompanies an Aït Atta family on their seasonal migration, includes deluxe glamping-style accommodations, activities like traditional bread baking and jewelry-making, as well as a private local guide throughout. — Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2026 All five extra songs will be available in a standalone vinyl edition, as well as in a deluxe 2CD edition and across all digital formats. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2026 Twenty years later, the Chicks are marking the anniversary of Taking the Long Way with a modest tour and equally modest deluxe reissue, featuring a handful of demos and outtakes of mixed quality. — Shaad D’souza, Pitchfork, 11 Oct. 2026 That slight sense of unease, coupled with Faith’s crystalline country voice and boundary-pushing songwriting, is at the core of her record Cherry Valley (and the recent deluxe version, Cherry Valley Forever). — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 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 21 Oct. 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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