adjective
Uncommon
deluxe
duh-LUHKS
Deluxe (adjective) means of especially high quality, comfort, or luxury, often at a higher price. Example: “They upgraded to the deluxe room with a sea view.”
adjective
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Of especially high quality, comfort, or luxury, often at a higher price.
"They upgraded to the deluxe room with a sea view."
"The album was reissued in a deluxe edition with bonus tracks."
"The deluxe package includes a private driver and a welcome basket in the room."
How to use deluxe
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA fancier, more luxurious version of something ordinary.
Common pairings
deluxe edition
deluxe suite
deluxe package
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Word forms
- Plural
- deluxes
- Comparative
- more deluxe, deluxer
- Superlative
- most deluxe, deluxest
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Etymology
Borrowed from French de luxe ("of luxury"), from Latin luxus ("excess, extravagance").
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What does “deluxe” mean?
The word “deluxe” means of especially high quality, comfort, or luxury, often at a higher price. In plain terms, a fancier, more luxurious version of something ordinary.
How do you pronounce “deluxe”?
“Deluxe” is pronounced duh-LUHKS (/dəˈlʌks/ in IPA).
How do you use “deluxe” in a sentence?
Here is “deluxe” used in a sentence: “They upgraded to the deluxe room with a sea view.”
What part of speech is “deluxe”?
“Deluxe” is an adjective.
Where does the word “deluxe” come from?
The word “deluxe” comes from Latin. Borrowed from French de luxe ("of luxury"), from Latin luxus ("excess, extravagance").
Is “deluxe” a common word?
“Deluxe” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between deluxe and luxury?
Deluxe describes something of especially high quality or comfort, often a premium version of a standard product, such as a deluxe hotel room or a deluxe edition of an album. Luxury tends to describe an entire category of high-end goods or experiences, often implying greater exclusivity and cost than deluxe.
Is deluxe used mainly for products or also for experiences?
Deluxe is used broadly for both products, such as a deluxe box set, and experiences, such as a deluxe vacation package, wherever a higher-quality, more comfortable option is being offered at a higher price.
Does deluxe always mean more expensive?
Yes, deluxe generally implies a higher price than the standard version, since it describes something upgraded in quality, comfort, or features compared to a basic option.
