luxe

[ looks, luhks; French lyks ]

/ lʊks, lʌks; French lüks /

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noun

luxury; elegance; sumptuousness: accommodations providing luxe at low rates.Compare deluxe.

adjective

luxurious; deluxe: luxe accommodations.

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Origin of luxe

1550–60; <French <Latin luxus excess

Words nearby luxe

luvvie, Lu-Wang school, Luwian, lux, luxate, luxe, Luxembourg, Luxembourger, Luxembourgian, Luxemburg, Luxol fast blue

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How to use luxe in a sentence

The new fall pieces that embrace luxe textures and fabrics will also introduce denim for the first time ever.
Gabrielle Union Relaunches Her Fashion Line With NY&CO With More Inclusive Pieces Than Ever|Blake Newby|September 27, 2021|Essence.com
The pop-ups will provide people with “an immersive, ultra-luxe self-care experience” courtesy of celebrity barbers.
DJ Khaled Wants Masking Up and Peace in the Middle East|Marlow Stern|September 27, 2021|The Daily Beast
Despite “fighting to survive,” Jackson had no interest in following suit, even as restaurants as luxe as the $650-a-head sushi icon Masa opened for outdoor service.
Does It Get Better For the Indie Fine Dining Restaurant?|Sara Sheridan|July 22, 2021|Eater
If ending your day in a luxe bathtub is your jam, go for it.
How to take an overnight trip with your two-wheeled vehicle|Melanie D.G. Kaplan|March 26, 2021|Washington Post

More luxe restaurants in other cities show a strong correlation with demographic changes.
The Stages of Gentrification, as Told by Restaurant Openings|Vince Dixon|September 30, 2020|Eater

British Dictionary definitions for luxe

luxe

/ (lʌks, lʊks, French lyks) /

noun

See de luxe

Word Origin for luxe

C16: from French from Latin luxus extravagance, luxury

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