lavish
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5.5
- adjective
- /ˈlævɪʃ/
- 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
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- Procopius, in part is interesting because all of his other works are lavish in their praise of Justinian.
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- Miss Willis was the one doling out the checks as he whined and dined her and took her on lavish vacations around the world.
- The way you build something in five years is by an incredible number of workmen and lavish expenditure of money.
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- When restrictions eased up she started performing hardcore content and with her new found money was able to afford a lavish, by my standards at least, style of living.
Examples
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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.
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And he gave these apparently very lavish parties.
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I mean, we're in a very lavish place.
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You had a very lavish wedding.
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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.
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This lavish affair is a party to celebrate the 100th performance.
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They buy mansions, they throw lavish parties, they drive fancy cars just because they can.
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The couple hosted a lavish wedding reception with elegant decorations and gourmet food.
Synonyms
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1.0
Having a lot of money and valuable things
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5.6
Something that is very comfortable and expensive and shows someone is rich
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4.3
A more expensive, high quality version with extra comfort and features
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3.7
Rich and full, like thick plants or juicy fruit
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1.3
An amount larger than usual or needed
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6.0
Very strong and not controlled when showing feelings or actions
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4.9
Having a lot of something, especially food or things grown in a garden
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7.5
Very rich and expensive looking, often with beautiful details
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7.7
Very rich and expensive in a way that shows great wealth
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5.1
Rich and expensive in style, showing high quality and comfort
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6.1
Have great size and luxury that shows much wealth
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7.3
Giving a large amount freely, like food or money
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7.7
Giving a lot without holding back
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9.1
Very generous and giving large gifts of money to others
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7.0
Very generous and not holding back with help or praise
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5.5
Very high quality and more comfortable or expensive than usual
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6.7
Rich and fancy in appearance and detail that suggests luxury
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8.6
Given freely and generously without holding back
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6.5
Rich, comfortable, and clearly expensive
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9.9
Very rich and fancy, describing large meals with many expensive foods
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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.