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luxe

adj.
C1 Advanced UK //lˈʌks// luxe

adj. describing something that is very expensive, high quality, and stylish. You use this to talk about things like expensive hotels, designer clothes, or fancy cars.

adj. relating to or characteristic of luxury; high-end and sophisticated in style or quality. Often used in marketing and fashion contexts to describe premium products.


SIMPLE

The hotel offers a luxurious, luxe experience for its guests.

CONTEXTUAL

The brand's new line of handbags is designed for the luxe market, featuring high-end materials and intricate stitching.

COMPLEX

While the brand was once associated with basic necessities, it has successfully rebranded itself as a purveyor of luxe, offering bespoke services to a global elite.

Synonyms
Origin

From French luxe, from Latin luxus. Cognate with English lock.

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