lavishly
10
5.6
- adverb
- /ˈlævɪʃli/
- The temples were serene, often lavishly decorated places dedicated to benevolent deities.
- spent lavishly
- lavishly decorated
- lavishly furnished
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Examples
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The couple celebrated their anniversary by dining at a lavishly decorated restaurant with exquisite cuisine.
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A man who is paid lavishly to keep order in Jerusalem.
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Some rich people spend money lavishly and it disgusts people who think what is going on in our society.
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The painting presents five women in a room lavishly furnished in the Rococo style.
Academic text (2014) -
Dumont's room was the largest private cabin on the boat and was furnished lavishly.
Fiction book (1992) -
In keeping with Hitchcock's critical reputation, his centennial was lavishly celebrated last year.
Academic text (2000) -
The townspeople had decorated the hall lavishly with balloons, crepe paper, and an enormous banner that said, "Happy Birthday, Bill."
Fiction book (1995) -
Egyptians complain that Mubarak spends even more lavishly on vacation homes and other perquisites for himself than Sadat did.
Academic text (1993) -
During the gala, the guests were treated to a lavishly arranged buffet featuring gourmet dishes and elegant desserts.
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They spent the holiday lavishly, staying in a luxury resort and enjoying spa treatments every day.
Synonyms
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2.0
In a way that gives more money or help than expected
24
4.6
In a large, generous way, often with a lot of money
18
6.1
In a very grand or generous way, like at a palace
18
3.9
In a generous way that gives a lot
15
4.6
In a very impressive and beautiful way
14
4.3
In a very impressive and successful way
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3.9
In a very beautiful or impressive way
8
5.7
Do something in a showy way to get attention
6
6.0
Using or spending much more than needed
6
4.6
In a way that looks large and important
3
3.4
In a very fancy or expensive way
2
5.1
In a very comfortable and expensive way
1
3.9
In a healthy, thick, green way that shows strong plant growth
1
8.4
In a very rich and decorated way
1
6.7
To act in a rich way and enjoy expensive things
1
4.6
In a generous and plentiful way
1
7.2
In a rich, full way that shows thick growth
1
7.3
In a rich and expensive way to impress people
1
8.5
In a showy, exaggerated way to impress people
1
9.1
In a very fancy way with many decorations
1
6.3
In large amounts
1
8.6
In a generous way when giving money or rewards
1
8.4
Someone gives large gifts or money in a very generous way
1
8.1
In a generous way that gives a lot
1
9.9
In a very expensive way like someone with a lot of money
Antonyms
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Etymology
Lavishly comes from an old word linked to lavare, which means 'to wash' and was used for a strong 'flood' of water, so imagine someone being 'washed' in gifts. So, to spend lavishly is to give or use a lot—almost like 'flooding' someone with presents or rich decoration.