deluxe

/dɪˈlʌks/ (bre, ipa) · /dɪˈlʌks/ (ame, ipa) · /di-ˈləks dē- also -ˈlu̇ks, -ˈlüks/ (ame, mw)

deluxe — adjective

  • deluxepositive
  • more deluxecomparative
  • most deluxesuperlative

1. made to a higher standard than the usual version of something, with extra comfor

1.形容詞B2
釋義

made to a higher standard than the usual version of something, with extra comfort, better materials, or added features that make it feel more expensive or attractive.

例句

Sophia booked a deluxe cabin on the cruise ship for her parents' anniversary.

collocation: deluxe cabin / deluxe room / deluxe suite

The deluxe edition of the game includes extra maps and new characters.

collocation: deluxe edition / deluxe version

同義詞
  • luxurious

    focuses more on comfort and pleasure; can describe people's lifestyles, unlike 'deluxe'

  • premium

    used more for pricing tiers and product ranges; slightly more formal

  • high-end

    suggests the top of a range; more common for electronics and technology

  • top-of-the-line

    informal; suggests the best option available in a product line

反義詞
  • basic

    the simplest version without extras

  • standard

    the regular version before upgrades

  • economy

    the cheapest tier, often in travel and accommodation

文法句型

deluxe + noun

用法筆記

Deluxe is almost always used before a noun (attributive position) to describe a premium version of a standard product or service. It appears frequently in advertising and product descriptions. Unlike 'luxurious,' it is not used to describe people or abstract qualities.

常見錯誤

❌I bought the deluxe of this phone.
✅I bought the deluxe version of this phone.
💡'deluxe' is an adjective, not a noun, so it must modify a noun.