lavish
Lavish (adj) means Given, spent, or produced in great and often extravagant abundance. Example: “They threw a lavish wedding reception with a live orchestra.”
How to use lavish
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishExtravagantly generous or luxurious.
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.
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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.