deluxe
- 01 B1 Intermediate
adj.very high quality, comfortable, and usually more expensive than normal.
adj.denoting a superior level of luxury, quality, or comfort, often used to distinguish a premium version of a product from the standard one.
Simple“We decided to stay in a deluxe room with a view of the ocean.”
In context“The travel agency offered a deluxe package that included private tours, five-star accommodation, and first-class rail travel across the continent.”
UsageUsually placed before the noun it describes.
- 02 C2 Proficiency
n.something that is high quality or a more expensive version of a product.
n.a luxury item or a premium edition of a specific product.
Simple“The shop sells various deluxes that most people cannot afford.”
In context“The catalogue was divided into standard offerings and rare deluxes intended for the most discerning collectors.”
UsageRarely used as a noun in modern speech; typically found in older advertising or specific product catalogues.
Borrowed from French de luxe (“of luxury”), from Latin luxus (“excess”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.