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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Although bright whites dominate the hotel’s design, the warmth of unvarnished wood furniture does much to temper its starkness, and judicious use of pops of colour – fresh greens, yellows and florals – gives visual interest to the luxe space. — Julia Wytrazek, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026 The owner’s quarters are positioned forward on the main deck, offering up a spacious full-beam suite with a luxe bathroom, office, dressing room, and large glass doors that open to a private terrace discreetly hidden in the bow. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2026 Sabrina Carpenter’s honey blonde is luxe and cozy, just as the fall season should be. — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2026 There may have been little place for critique in his early images of the luxe life, but their satirical edge sharpened over time, hitting a peak in a spoof of tabloid sensationalism in the September, 1962, issue. — Vince Aletti, New Yorker, 10 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 20 Oct. 2026.

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