adj
Uncommon
lavish
LA-vihsh
Lavish (adj) means Given, spent, or produced in great and often extravagant abundance. Example: “They threw a lavish wedding reception with a live orchestra.”
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
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- lavishes
- Past tense
- lavished
- Comparative
- lavisher, more lavish
- Superlative
- lavishest, most lavish
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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.
