deluxe
Americanadjective
adverb
Other Word Forms
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."
Vocabulary lists containing deluxe
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Example Sentences
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At Rituals, a birthday gift of a full-sized product or deluxe mini comes with another purchase, while Sephora rewards vary depending on membership tier.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 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 got the opportunity to explore those emotions further on the recent deluxe version of her album.
From BBC ● May 2, 2026
I’ve been working on songs and I wouldn’t really call anything a deluxe, but I’ve been testing the waters of a repackaging of this project and having a bit more collaborations and different versions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 25, 2026
So, using their aliases, Richard Quintas and Henry Kaynor, they registered at the Martinique, a deluxe hotel on Forty-Ninth Street.
From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple
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