luxuös

Luxuös is a Swedish adjective meaning characterized by luxury, opulence, and high quality. It is used to describe objects, spaces, and experiences that convey premium status, craftsmanship, and comfort. In practice, luxuös can apply to hotels, vehicles, interiors, fashion, and events, often signaling exclusivity and expense.

The word derives from the French luxueux, meaning luxurious, and is an adaptation used in Swedish to denote opulence. In Swedish, the noun lyx denotes luxury in general, while luxuös is a more formal or literary descriptor; lyxig remains common in everyday language.

Because judgments of luxury are subjective, luxuös is not a technical term but a value-laden descriptor. It appears in product descriptions, architecture criticism, travel writing, and advertising to signal premium characteristics such as materials (for example marble or fine wood), extensive service, and exclusive settings.

Luxuös can carry positive connotations of refinement and comfort but may also be perceived as elitist or pretentious if overused in contexts aimed at broad audiences. It is often used alongside related terms such as exklusiv, opulent, and lyx, depending on tone and emphasis.