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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With 89 total rooms, options range from deluxe king rooms to double queens—both featuring accessible mobility and hearing options—as well as a family-style room with multiple semi-private sleeping areas for those traveling in a group. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026 Jones put out a deluxe edition of the album in August, featuring eight new songs and collaborations with Alicia Keys and Leon Thomas. Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 8 Feb. 2026 River also has a cameo on the deluxe edition of Clarkson’s tenth studio album, chemistry. Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026 Featuring 30 points of articulation for deluxe poseability, the Heroic Warrior Goddess comes equipped with a sword, rifle, and blaster, along with an interchangeable head featuring a bun hairstyle and an extra set of hands for dynamic display. Gerrad Hall, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Jan. 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 18 Feb. 2026.

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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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