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.
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Linkin Park’s comeback album From Zero is a major commercial success again in the United Kingdom this week, thanks to a huge uptick in interest, which was sparked by the release of a deluxe edition of the title. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025 However, despite her acting declaration, Grande still treated fans with a deluxe edition of her latest album, Eternal Sunshine. Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 30 May 2025 The deluxe edition includes the base game, as well as additional DLC – which consists of additional playable characters and bosses – and a digital artbook and mini soundtrack. Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025 The former pair are from the standard SOS, with the latter added through its deluxe LANA edition. Trevor Anderson, Billboard, 27 May 2025 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 3 Jun. 2025.

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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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