deluxe

adjective

de·​luxe di-ˈləks How to pronounce deluxe (audio)
dē-,
 also  -ˈlu̇ks,
-ˈlüks
: 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.
Recent Examples on the Web Accessibility There is one guest room that is ADA-compliant: a deluxe ocean-view accommodation, number 29, located by the Coronas Garden. Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2024 Music fans voted in a poll published Friday (April 5) on Billboard, choosing the deluxe edition of the 28-year-old superstar rapper’s fourth studio album as their favorite new music release of the past week. Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 7 Apr. 2024 In addition to its laundry list of deluxe amenities ranging from a home theater to a spacious bar/lounge area, the opulent residence features several ancillary structures that are factored into its $25 million price tag. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2024 The film certainly sprawls, with more deluxe lensing than the first film, and there’s actually a name actor onboard — the ancient ham Simon Callow. Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 27 Mar. 2024 The project’s trajectory was elevated by the releases of deluxe editions in 2023 and earlier this year, featuring collaborations with Hozier, Post Malone, Gracie Abrams and more. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2024 There's going to be more opportunity to shop around, and likely a wider array of services, from deluxe agents who charge a premium price to discount agents with more limited services — similar to what exists in other markets like stock brokers and travel agents. Scott Horsley, NPR, 22 Mar. 2024 Balconies use glass partitions so as not to obstruct any views, and even base-level rooms are larger here than at some competing luxury hotels; a deluxe room with one king bed is 650 square feet. Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 29 Feb. 2024 Olivia Rodrigo spilled her Guts even more with the deluxe edition of her sophomore album. Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 22 Mar. 2024

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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 19 Apr. 2024.

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deluxe

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

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