luxe

American  

[looks, luhks, lyks] / lʊks, lʌks, lüks /

noun

1. luxury; elegance; sumptuousness.

   accommodations providing luxe at low rates.

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adjective

1. luxurious; deluxe.

   luxe accommodations.

luxe British  

/ lʌks, lyks, lʊks /

noun

1. See de luxe

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Etymology

Origin of luxe

1550–60; < French < Latin luxus excess

Explanation

Something luxe is very fancy and expensive. If you're used to camping or staying on a friend's couch when you travel, a few nights at a luxe hotel will seem extravagant. Just like the related words deluxe and luxurious, the adjective luxe is rooted in the Latin word luxuria, "excess or extravagance," and carries the sense of something as lavish and opulent as it could possibly be. Your luxe hotel room might come with pillowy soft, luxe bedding and luxe food like champagne and caviar.

Example Sentences

She recently purchased a bottle of Carnal Flower by Frederic Malle for her personal collection, a luxe tuberose known for its white floral profile and appeal among niche collectors.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

On Thursday, his administration unveiled plans to transform one of the capital’s unassuming municipal golf courses into a luxe, 18-hole expanse that could someday host major tournaments.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

That has helped spark greater investment in more luxe ships purpose-built for cruising.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

Once a 19th-century book bindery, the building was converted into luxe residences with unique character.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

The bath-room de luxe is rare: it is possible that you, gentle reader, may gravely descend those marble steps, but it is very unlikely.

From The Comforts of Home by Bergengren, Ralph