luxe

adjective

ˈlu̇ks ˈləks ˈlüks

variants or less commonly lux

Synonyms of luxe

: luxurious, sumptuous

Five bedrooms are on the second floor, highlighted by the primary suite with luxe bathroom.—Joey Morona

Glam up a room with luxe fabrics.—Danielle Blundell

… this lux apartment (on paper at least) has it all: a 24-hour valet car service, spa, fitness center, pool, 24/7 room service and views of the … New Orleans skyline …—Gabrielle Korein

luxe noun

or less commonly lux

Examples of luxe in a Sentence

we stayed only in luxe accommodations on the trip through the Loire Valley

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Anyone who frequently visits national parks knows that finding a luxe stay within 15 minutes of the park entrance is typically difficult, but this spot truly combines convenience with luxury. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Oct. 2026 But the versatility of the color doesn’t end with clothes; the beauty of camel extends to accessories, making even the smallest details feel luxe. — InStyle, 24 Oct. 2026 The 5-quart Artisan Plus model is an improvement on the original Artisan, featuring luxe stainless steel accessories, a helpful bowl light, and precision speed control. — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Oct. 2026 But director Lance Oppenheim and his DP David Bolen shot the luxe rentals of You Can See Everything with very little artificial light, on actual film, which shows every crack and dust mote. — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for luxe

Word History

Etymology

French, from Latin luxus — more at luxury

First Known Use

1812, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of luxe was in 1812

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“Luxe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/luxe. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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