deluxe
Americanadjective
adverb
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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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Example Sentences
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In October 2024, her record company, RCA, dropped a deluxe edition of “Jaguar II” that she looks back on now with frustration.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
Recent volumes include a 2023 edition of Zora Neale Hurston’s classic Harlem Renaissance novel “Their Eyes Were Watching God,” illustrated by Los Angeles artist Kenturah Davis that sold for $4,100 in the deluxe edition.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
“Disney’s Infinity Vision branding is just a way to highlight those pre-existing deluxe screens,” Puricelli said.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026
She earned her first UK number one in 2024 with That's So True, a single from the deluxe edition of her second album, The Secret Of Us.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
One hundred percent premium deluxe made in Ghana!
From "Booked" by Kwame Alexander
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