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deluxe

American  
[duh-luhks, -looks] / dəˈlʌks, -ˈlʊks /
Or de luxe

adjective

  1. of special elegance, sumptuousness, or fineness; high or highest in quality, luxury, etc..

    a deluxe hotel; a deluxe edition of Shakespeare bound in leather.


adverb

  1. in a luxurious or sumptuous manner.

    We always travel deluxe.

Other Word Forms

  • superdeluxe adjective

Etymology

Origin of deluxe

First recorded in 1810–20, deluxe is from French de luxe “of luxury”

Explanation

Something that's extra fancy or of very high quality is deluxe. If you upgrade to a deluxe hotel room, it will be bigger, more luxurious, and probably have a great view. You're most likely to find deluxe describing a spa, hotel, car, or house. When any of these things is deluxe, it goes beyond the ordinary to provide a superior, luxurious experience. A deluxe home might have thousands of square feet and an in-ground pool, and a deluxe cruise probably includes a large berth and gourmet food. Deluxe comes from the French de luxe, "of luxury," from the Latin luxe, "excess or abundance."

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Two days later, Bernarr was back in the studio, initially aiming to create a deluxe version of “Bloom.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

And the soundtrack for 2025 video game of the year Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 topped the physical albums chart after getting a deluxe vinyl release.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

If you want to go truly deluxe and hire a driver with the coolest car in town, figure around $2,000 a day, based on estimates we found online.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 22, 2025

I was faced with a choice: Take the Medicare-covered standard mattress, or pay $700 extra for a deluxe model that would better prevent bedsores.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

I can’t even maintain the facial muscles needed to give my usually deluxe glare.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer