luxe
/luks/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.99 in modern English
11
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
1
Syllables
4
Unique Chars
Meaning
adj
Example Sentences
- "When it comes to advertising, he says, the much talked-about idea that luxe is recession-proof has been proven not to be the case."
- "With sleek bucket bags, totes and backpacks priced from $460 to $950, Mansur Gavriel is targeting women who want low-key luxe and value without overt logos or labeling."
- "A pair of luxe Scottish golf resorts operated by Donald Trump suffered millions of dollars in losses during 2015, according to recent filings with a U.K. government agency, adding another complication to Trump's pitch for the White House, in which he has frequently emphasized his business acumen."
- "The luxe department store Barneys New York announced this week that it would launch a new Instagram-ready cannabis department called The High End."
- "Lots of shows at fashion week utilize dry brushing nail techniques on the models because it gives a super luxe finish with minimal effort."
- ""The quality and the tailoring is what makes it so luxe," Mr. [Michael] Reynolds said. "Like a piece you'd see created by Hermès, it's not over the top.""
Etymology
Origin
- Source language: French
Word Breakdown
- Root: *lewg-, luxe, luxus
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /luks/