luxe

[looks, luhks, lyks]

noun

1. luxury; elegance; sumptuousness.

   accommodations providing luxe at low rates.

adjective

1. luxurious; deluxe.

   luxe accommodations.

luxe

/ lʌks, lyks, lʊks /

noun

1. See de luxe

Word History and Origins

Origin of luxe¹

1550–60; < French < Latin luxus excess

Word History and Origins

Origin of luxe¹

C16: from French from Latin luxus extravagance, _luxury

Example Sentences

Across cities like New York and London, that tradition has evolved into a modern kind of “rustic luxe”: homey duck confit and steak au poivre served under soft lighting and mismatched furniture.

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And most visitors also want to immerse themselves in Bali's luxe hotels, villas and spas.

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She scoffs at the question but then admits she will likely wear an outfit by Emily Meyer, a purveyor of luxe bespoke suits.

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Brown butter’s association with gourmet indulgences like, yes, lemony garlicky miso gochujang brown butter pasta underscores a growing trend of butter gone luxe.

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“Highest 2 Lowest” mimics the high and low bisection of Kurosawa’s film, with the first hour set in the moneyed confines of the Kings’ luxe apartment, laden with priceless African American contemporary art.

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