lavish

Meanings

• adjective

  extravagant and sumptuous; characterized by or suggesting great or excessive expense

  - "She wore a lavish gown to the ball."
  - "The hotel offered a lavish buffet for its guests."

• verb

  spend or give money freely and generously

  - "He lavished praise on his employees."
  - "The wealthy man lavished his fortune on art."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈlævɪʃ/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈlævɪʃ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

extravagant , exuberant , immoderate , prodigal , profuse , wasteful

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lavish
mischievous , delicious , precious

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Variants

List of all variants of lavish that leads to same result
lavish , lavisher , lavishest , lavishly , lavishness , lavishnesses , lavished , lavishes , lavishing , lavish on , lavish on/upon , lavish upon , lavished on/upon , lavishes on/upon , lavishing on/upon , lavish with , lavished with , lavishes with , lavishing with

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French lavis, laveis, meaning 'washed,' past participle of lavir, 'to wash.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'lavish' is often used in the context of weddings and other special occasions to describe the extravagance of the event.

2. In ancient Rome, lavish banquets were held as a sign of wealth and power.

3. The term 'lavish' is sometimes used to describe the excesses of the wealthy and powerful, particularly in works of satire and social commentary.

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Related Concepts

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1. opulence: A state of great wealth and luxury, characterized by rich and expensive materials, grandiose designs, and sumptuous living.

2. extravagance: A tendency to spend or use more than is necessary or sensible, often to an excessive degree.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'lavish' is often used to describe grand and extravagant settings, particularly in works of fiction. It can also be used figuratively to describe excessive praise or flattery.

How to Memorize "lavish"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a room filled with expensive furniture, rich fabrics, and glittering chandeliers. Imagine the feeling of opulence and luxury as you take in the scene.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lavish' with the idea of wealth, luxury, and extravagance. Think of rich fabrics, expensive jewelry, and grandiose settings.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Lavish Living' to remember the meaning of the word. 'L' stands for 'Luxurious,' 'A' for 'Affluent,' 'V' for 'Valuable,' 'I' for 'Indulgent,' and 'SH' for 'Sumptuous'.

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