deluxe

adj

1. Very fine in quality or luxurious.

   “The band released a deluxe version of their LP, containing bonus tracks and with a personal message by all the members in the sleeve.”

   ““I have here, sir,” he said, “one of the deluxest editions de luxe now in print. Observe the handsome tree calf binding, notice the gold gilt crinkle edges and stand aghast with admiration before the profuse and artistic illustrations.””

   “The Reforma is Mexico’s deluxest hotel—and it is about as Mexican as the Ziegfeld Follies.”

   “And fer the deluxest of ’em all, get our reg. $59.95 list 20-inch Reversible Window Fan, $39.99, sucks in cool air or blows out hot air.”

   “And many a noble heart takes shelter under roofs no grander nor deluxer than this one.”

noun

1. Something that is deluxe.

   “We'll take three burger platters. Make one a deluxe, please.”

   “Several of the deluxes are reported to have taken the $500 Victor set on the “emergency” angle.”

   “Appliance agent Jack Waters said, “The super deluxe models are selling better than the deluxe. The deluxes are outselling the specials and the specials are going faster than the standards.””

   “The convertible came in only one basic mold, but the sleek fastback coupe and (from 1950 on) the “Holiday” hardtop could be had in “deluxe” trim as well; with their more lavish interiors, deluxes are the ones to look for.”

   “For that reason, the doubts that are sometimes raised about the vitamin and mineral adequacy of fast food ought to give pause to anyone who regularly gratifies his yearning for triple-decker super deluxes.”