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deluxe

/dɪˈlʌks/
/dɪˈlʌks/
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Something that's extra fancy or of very high quality is deluxe. If you upgrade to a deluxe hotel room, it will be bigger, more luxurious, and probably have a great view.

You're most likely to find deluxe describing a spa, hotel, car, or house. When any of these things is deluxe, it goes beyond the ordinary to provide a superior, luxurious experience. A deluxe home might have thousands of square feet and an in-ground pool, and a deluxe cruise probably includes a large berth and gourmet food. Deluxe comes from the French de luxe, "of luxury," from the Latin luxe, "excess or abundance."

Definitions of deluxe
  1. adjective
    rich and superior in quality
    rich
    suggestive of or characterized by great expense
  2. adjective
    elegant and sumptuous
    “a deluxe car”
    synonyms: de luxe, luxe
    elegant
    refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
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