de luxe
Britishadjective
adverb
Etymology
Origin of de luxe
C19: from French, literally: of luxury
Example Sentences
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And of course Celia Sinclair Thornqvist sealed the deal over a cup of tea in the elegant salon de luxe.
From BBC • Jan. 11, 2024
But that hippie de luxe era has been mined so often that even a multicolored poncho was more a yawn than a buzz.
From New York Times • Mar. 7, 2011
This season, it was minimalism de luxe, with a pinch of retro quirkiness.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 7, 2011
It swaggered along, with its de luxe sonic upholstery finely balanced and the softer passages charged with a delicate strength.
From The Guardian • Apr. 14, 2010
For comfort, it is advisable to take the south express train de luxe from the Quai D'Orsay, Paris.
From The Story of Seville by Hartley, C. Gasquoine (Catherine Gasquoine)
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