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lavish

lavish

59 5.5
Rich and full of expensive things, like a large party or home
  • adjective
  • /ˈlævɪʃ/
translation icon : lujoso
  • The agency launched a recruiting drive in South Africa with lavish dinners and slick presentations for interested physicians.
  • a lavish lifestyle
  • lavish spending
  • a lavish dinner

And he gave these apparently very lavish parties.

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Examples

  • However, the Bourguiba mausoleum is a lavish and elegant building well worth a visit.

    Academic text (2003)
  • Inside the lavish chamber, a hint of sadness clouds her expression.

  • And he gave these apparently very lavish parties.

  • I mean, we're in a very lavish place.

  • You had a very lavish wedding.

  • Jack took her to his apartment, which was somewhat lavish, at least in size.

    Fiction book (1996)
  • You may have noticed his lifestyle has become increasingly lavish.

  • This lavish affair is a party to celebrate the 100th performance.

  • They buy mansions, they throw lavish parties, they drive fancy cars just because they can.

  • The couple hosted a lavish wedding reception with elegant decorations and gourmet food.

Synonyms

rich
vslavish
1.0

Having a lot of money and valuable things

adds the sense of being given freely in large measure
generous
vslavish
111 1.3

An amount larger than usual or needed

leans more toward richness and luxurious appearance as well
luxurious
vslavish
62 5.6

Something that is very comfortable and expensive and shows someone is rich

adds a sense of large or generous provision rather than only comfort
lush
vslavish
51 3.7

Rich and full, like thick plants or juicy fruit

is about giving or providing in large amounts, not just growth
extravagant
vslavish
26 6.0

Very strong and not controlled when showing feelings or actions

keeps generosity and richness but not necessarily uncontrolled excess
bountiful
vslavish
19 4.9

Having a lot of something, especially food or things grown in a garden

focuses more on luxury and expensive or splendid quality
sumptuous
vslavish
17 7.5

Very rich and expensive looking, often with beautiful details

is similar but also stresses generous amounts given or done
opulent
vslavish
15 7.7

Very rich and expensive in a way that shows great wealth

includes generous abundance rather than just ostentatious display
deluxe
vslavish
14 4.3

A more expensive, high quality version with extra comfort and features

emphasizes generous quantity or giving as well as quality
plush
vslavish
10 5.1

Rich and expensive in style, showing high quality and comfort

adds the idea of being freely given or abundant
bounteous
vslavish
3 7.3

Giving a large amount freely, like food or money

adds an emphasis on richness and ornate or costly display
princely
vslavish
3 6.1

Have great size and luxury that shows much wealth

is similar but stresses free giving and generous distribution
unstinting
vslavish
1 7.7

Giving a lot without holding back

highlights generous provision while also implying luxurious quality
luxuriant
vslavish
1 6.7

Rich and fancy in appearance and detail that suggests luxury

also points to generous quantity rather than only ornament
munificent
vslavish
  • Formal
1 9.1

Very generous and giving large gifts of money to others

includes generous giving but also stresses luxurious style or richness
unsparing
vslavish
1 7.0

Very generous and not holding back with help or praise

focuses more on material abundance and rich presentation
lucullan
vslavish
  • Literature
9.9

Very rich and fancy, describing large meals with many expensive foods

is broader, applying to generous things beyond just feasts
de luxe
vslavish
5.5

Very high quality and more comfortable or expensive than usual

focuses more on large amounts or generous provision
plushy
vslavish
6.5

Rich, comfortable, and clearly expensive

is similar but more general about generous amounts
unstinted
vslavish
8.6

Given freely and generously without holding back

adds a visual sense of richness or elegant abundance

Antonyms

meager
  • US
48 4.8

Too small in amount or quality to be enough

26 5.2

Not willing to spend money or give help to others

Compounds

1 3.4

A hotel with very fancy rooms, expensive furniture, and very good service

How Lavish

opulent
15 7.7
lavish
59 5.5
fancy
497 2.7
modest
192 3.3
plain
208 1.0

Surface Forms

lavish positive
lavisher comparative
lavishest superlative

Etymology

The word lavish comes from an old French idea of a 'flood' and the Latin lavare 'to wash'. That image of things being poured out explains why a lavish party or gift feels very rich and is given in large amounts.