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

Meanwhile, the bathrooms are hotel-level luxurious, with details like double vanities, luxe glass showers, and mirrored walls.

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As Nvidia’s stock soars, Realtor.com has lifted the lid on the tech tycoon’s luxe property portfolio.

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But unlike others that have pulled products out of lower-priced retailers to elevate their brands, Levi’s aims to be more luxe while also selling denim for as low as roughly $20 in mass-market stores.

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The Italian kitchen alone is worthy of a magazine spread and includes luxe appliances, a gorgeous island, and high-end cabinetry.

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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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