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   lav·ish

   /ˈlaviSH/

   adjective

   • 1. sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious: "a lavish banquet" Similar sumptuousluxuriousluxuriantlushgorgeouscostlyopulentgrandelaboratesplendidrichregalornateexpensivepretentiousshowyfancyinformal:poshOpposite meager
   • ▪ (of a person) very generous or extravagant: "he was lavish with his hospitality" Similar generousliberalbountifulopenhandedunstintingunsparingungrudgingfreemunificenthandsomeextravagantprodigalfulsomeinformal:over the topOpposite frugal
   • ▪ spent or given in profusion: "lavish praise" Similar abundantcopiousamplesuperabundantplentifulprofuseliberalprolificgenerousliterary:plenteousOpposite scant

   verb

   • 1. bestow something in generous or extravagant quantities on: "the media couldn't lavish enough praise on the film"
   • ▪ cover something thickly or liberally with: "she lavished our son with kisses"

   Word Origin late Middle English (as a noun denoting profusion): from Old French lavasse ‘deluge of rain’, from laver ‘to wash’, from Latin lavare.

   Derivatives

   • 1. lavishness noun

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   The meaning of LAVISH is expending or bestowing profusely : prodigal. How to use lavish in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Lavish.

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   large in quantity and expensive or impressive: lavish gifts / promises / praise. lavish spending. lavish banquets. The evening was a lavish affair with glorious food and an endless supply of champagne. The lavish production makes this musical truly memorable. very generous: The critics were lavish in their praise for the paintings.

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   Lavish definition: expended, bestowed, or occurring in profusion. See examples of LAVISH used in a sentence.

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   Lavish means "generous and extravagant" as an adjective and "to give generously" as a verb. If you don't like it when people lavish you with attention, you might appreciate a lavish spread of excellent food instead.

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   LAVISH meaning: 1. large in quantity and expensive or impressive: 2. very generous: 3. large in quantity and…. Learn more.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLAVISH definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you describe something as lavish, you mean that it is very elaborate and impressive and a lot of money has been spent on it. ...a lavish party to celebrate her fiftieth birthday. American English : lavish / ˈlævɪʃ /

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   1. Characterized by or produced with extravagance and profusion: a lavish buffet. See Synonyms at profuse. 2. Immoderate in giving or bestowing; unstinting: The critics were lavish with their praise. tr.v. lav·ished, lav·ish·ing, lav·ish·es. 1. To give or bestow in abundance; shower: lavished attention on his customers. 2.

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   Definition of lavish adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    Lavish Definition. lăvĭsh. lavished, lavishes, lavishing. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Origin. Adjective. Verb. Filter. adjective. Very generous or liberal in giving or spending, often extravagantly so; prodigal. Webster's New World. Characterized by abundance, luxuriance, splendor, etc. A lavish wedding reception.

11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › lavishlavish | meaning of lavish in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

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    lavish. From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English lav‧ish1 /ˈlævɪʃ/ adjective 1 large, impressive, or expensive a royal palace on a lavish scale a lavish lifestyle The food was lavish. 2 very generous lavish with/in We were always lavish with financial aid in times of crisis.