Deluxe
/dəˈlʌks/
Definitions
Characterized by luxury, elegance, and high quality.
/dəˈlʌks/
Of high quality; luxurious; very elegant and expensive.
The cruise ship offered a deluxe dining experience.
💡 Simply: Deluxe means something is extra fancy and nice, like a super comfy hotel room or a pizza with all the best toppings. It's like the VIP version of something!
👶 For kids: Super fancy and special.
More Examples
They upgraded to the deluxe package for the concert.
She purchased a deluxe edition of her favorite book.
How It's Used
"The hotel offers deluxe suites with stunning ocean views."
"The car features a deluxe sound system and leather interior."
"We ordered the deluxe pizza with extra toppings."
Idioms & expressions
deluxe edition
A special version of a product (book, music album, etc.) with extra features, content, or packaging.
"The deluxe edition of the album included bonus tracks and a DVD."
From French *de luxe*, meaning 'of luxury', from Latin *luxus* 'excess, extravagance'.
The term *deluxe* began appearing in the late 19th century, initially used in reference to travel and consumer goods.
Memory tip
Think of a *de*sign that is *luxe*urious and has the best features.
Word Origin
"of luxury"