Luxe
What it means
Stylishly luxurious in appearance, materials, or atmosphere.
Reach for it when using concise fashion or design language for an upscale feel
Deep green velvet gave the reading nook a luxe finish.
Words to choose between 6
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playful
Fits when soft rich comfort is the visible impression
Careful Plush is narrower and can suggest imitation luxury.
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everyday
Fits when full natural wording for exceptional comfort fits
Careful Luxurious can describe an experience without the fashionable styling implied by luxe.
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warm
Fits when fashionable elegance matters more than comfort
Careful Chic can be spare or inexpensive and need not feel luxe.
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professional
Fits when premium product tier is what can be verified
Careful High-end sounds commercial and lacks aesthetic character.
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professional
Fits when higher market position is the practical claim
Careful Upscale concerns price or audience and does not guarantee good design.
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literary
Fits when grand wealth and abundant ornament are central
Careful Opulent is much more elaborate than restrained luxe styling.
Opposites 3
- basic
- budget
- spartan
Common phrases 3
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luxe feel
Brushed brass gave the compact kitchen a luxe feel.
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luxe fabric
The designer chose a durable luxe fabric for the bench.
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quietly luxe
Natural stone made the simple entrance quietly luxe.
Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: Vealhurl, Southern England accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Updated