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luxe

adjective \ˈlu̇ks, ˈləks, ˈlüks\

Definition of LUXE

:  luxurious, sumptuous
— luxe noun
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Origin of LUXE

French, from Latin luxus — more at luxury
First Known Use: 1888

Related to LUXE

Synonyms
Babylonian, deluxe, lavish, Lucullan (also Lucullian), luxurious, luxuriant, luxury, opulent, palace, palatial, plush, plushy, silken, sumptuous
Antonyms
ascetic (also ascetical), austere, humble, no-frills, spartan

Rhymes with LUXE

crux, zooks

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