adj
lavish
LA-vihsh
adj
1
Given, spent, or produced in great and often extravagant abundance.
"They threw a lavish wedding reception with a live orchestra."
"The hotel is known for its lavish breakfast buffet."
verb
1
To give something generously and abundantly, often to excess.
"Grandparents love to lavish gifts on their grandchildren."
How to Use Lavish
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishExtravagantly generous or luxurious.
Common pairings
lavish praise
lavish party
lavish spending
lavish gifts
Word Forms
lavisher comparative, more lavish comparative, lavished past tense, lavishes singular, lavishest superlative, most lavish superlative
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Etymology
From Old French lavache, "downpour, torrent of rain," reflecting the idea of something poured out abundantly.