# luxe

/lˈʌks/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/luxe
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Examples

- The hotel offers a luxurious, luxe experience for its guests.
- The brand's new line of handbags is designed for the luxe market, featuring high-end materials and intricate stitching.
- 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.

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