luxe

C2+ Topic:Describing Qualities

US /lʌks/ UK /lʊks/ See IPA manual

Minimal pairs

Sounds like lox /ʌ/ vs /ɑ/

Meanings

1

adj
luxurious or elegantly expensive

The hotel offered a luxe suite with a private pool.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

1 adj · luxurious or elegantly... luxurious sumptuous opulent lavish plush deluxe elegant

Opposites

plain cheap austere spartan

Word family

Derived forms deluxe

Related forms luxury luxurious luxuriant

Etymology

From French luxe ('luxury'), from Latin luxus ('excess, extravagance, splendor').

luxe French luxus Latin

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Describing Qualities

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