de luxe

/ dəˈlʌks; ˈlʊks /

adjective

1. (esp of products, articles for sale, etc) rich, elegant, or sumptuous; superior in quality, number of accessories, etc

   the de luxe model of a car

adverb

1. in a luxurious manner

Word History and Origins

Origin of de luxe¹

C19: from French, literally: of luxury

Example Sentences

The neighbouring building has been transformed into a museum and education centre, where some of the original fittings will be displayed, including the stained-glass doors of the salon de luxe.

From The Guardian

But Ms. McDonald is a one-woman time machine de luxe, who translates the precise stylistic quirks of a bygone era into a melting immediacy.

From New York Times

The pricier chicken is called the poule de luxe, French slang for a woman with high upkeep costs.

From New York Times

Consumption of vinyl records in the UK doubled in the past year, while de luxe formats such as box sets have bolstered the traditional market.

From BBC

Their books are filling the shelves of book shops, and their stores are multiplying - five new "patisseries de luxe" opened in the month of September, in Paris alone.

From BBC