lavish

adjective
UK: /ˈlæv.ɪʃ/
US: /ˈlæv.ɪʃ/

  1. Spending or giving more than is necessary or reasonable.

    1. They have a lavish party, with a lot of food.
    2. The lavish gifts showed how much he valued their friendship, demonstrating his gratitude.

  2. Very rich and impressive.

    1. The lavish hotel impressed everyone.
    2. The film featured lavish costumes and scenery, creating a visually stunning experience.

Synonyms

profuse extravagant generous sumptuous opulent
lavish verb

  1. To give something in generous or extravagant quantities.

    1. He lavish praise on his team.
    2. She lavish affection on her grandchildren, always eager to spoil them with attention.
lavish adverb

  1. In a very generous or extravagant way.

    1. They lavishly decorated the room.
    2. The food was lavishly prepared and presented, showing great attention to detail.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "lavish" in English means: Spending or giving more than is necessary or reasonable., Very rich and impressive..

The phonetic transcription of "lavish" is /ˈlæv.ɪʃ/ in British English and /ˈlæv.ɪʃ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "lavish": profuse, extravagant, generous, sumptuous, opulent.

Example usage of "lavish": "They have a lavish party, with a lot of food.". More examples on the page.