lavish

9 synonyms and 5 antonyms for lavish, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Adj — Given, spent, or produced in great and often extravagant abundance.

Synonyms

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shower

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Synonyms by Meaning

1. adj

Given, spent, or produced in great and often extravagant abundance.

“They threw a lavish wedding reception with a live orchestra.”

shower munificent overgenerous unsparing plush unstinted unstinting lucullan plushy

Opposites

economical frugal sparing modest prudent

2. verb

To give something generously and abundantly, often to excess.

“Grandparents love to lavish gifts on their grandchildren.”

shower

How to use lavish

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lavish praise lavish party lavish spending lavish gifts

Etymology

From Old French lavache, "downpour, torrent of rain," reflecting the idea of something poured out abundantly.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “lavish” mean?

The word “lavish” means given, spent, or produced in great and often extravagant abundance. In plain terms, extravagantly generous or luxurious.

How do you pronounce “lavish”?

“Lavish” is pronounced LA-vihsh (/ˈlævɪʃ/ in IPA).

How do you use “lavish” in a sentence?

Here is “lavish” used in a sentence: “They threw a lavish wedding reception with a live orchestra.”

What part of speech is “lavish”?

Depending on how it is used, “lavish” can be an adjective and a verb.

Where does the word “lavish” come from?

The word “lavish” comes from Old French. From Old French lavache, "downpour, torrent of rain," reflecting the idea of something poured out abundantly.

Is “lavish” a common word?

“Lavish” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “lavish” have?

“Lavish” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: given, spent, or produced in great and often extravagant abundance.

Related words

lavy

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