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lavishness

lavishness

1 6.6
A way of using a lot of money or things to show wealth
  • noun
  • /ˈlævɪʃnəs/
translation icon : lujo
  • The narrow drive, curving gracefully for a mile or more, is bordered by an excellent golf course on one side and magnificent pines on the other (here, only nature is permitted such lavishness), leads one to the clubhouse, and here, too, there is the old and the established.

Examples

  • Seeing the great beauty, seriousness, and lavishness of this room is painful because it is a reminder that Montefeltro really did exist, that such honor really was paid to the intellect, and that the "Renaissance type" is not just a fiction but once flourished.

    Academic text (2012)
  • Utilizing the archetypes relating to the best quality, desirable coach outlet online, and therefore lavishness, the Gucci label has become the best in very popular modern culture.

    Blog text (10)
  • Every lavishness had been pursued.

    Fiction book (1993)
  • You really don't know the lavishness of a man who has nothing to lose, do you?

    Blog text (15)
  • Hugo's funeral enjoyed fame for its lavishness.

    Academic text (1994)
  • Katarina has a love interest, Hale, and a world of intrigue, danger, and lavishness that can serve the same audience.

    Blog text (31)
  • It might even have been because of these social disruptions that demon exorcism rituals were held with increasing frequency and lavishness.

    Academic text (1992)
  • Even the casual observer became an expert in assessing class affiliation through the relative height of ceilings, the lavishness or spareness of decor, and the comparative scale of windows and doors.

    Academic text (1993)
  • The Mutiny Hotel was the height of the lavishness and the debauchery of Miami in that era, and there's no doubt in my mind that the Mutiny is the Babylon, the Babylon is the Mutiny.

  • The lavishness of the party impressed all the guests, with gourmet food and elegant decorations everywhere.

Synonyms

luxury
vslavishness
322 4.2

A great comfort from expensive things or experiences that people do not need

adds the idea of large-scale spending or generous giving
opulence
vslavishness
9 7.7

A large amount of money and very expensive things that show wealth

highlights generous expenditure rather than only personal wealth
extravagance
vslavishness
7 6.8

Spending a lot of money in a wasteful way

includes excessive spending but also stresses generous or luxurious quality
luxe
vslavishness
5 7.9

Expensive things or services that give comfort and style

is broader, covering lavish spending or giving in many ways
largess
vslavishness
  • Formal
5 7.9

Giving a lot of money or gifts to people

is about abundance and luxury rather than generosity alone
flamboyance
vslavishness
4 7.7

A very bright and fancy style that attracts attention in dress or manner

is more about generous spending or abundance than mere style
grandiosity
vslavishness
  • Literature
1 8.6

Speech or writing that is too fancy and feels overdone

focuses on real abundance and generosity rather than pompousness
luxuriousness
vslavishness
1 7.2

Great comfort and rich, elegant living that costs a lot

focuses more on generous spending than just comfortable living
prodigality
vslavishness
1 9.9

Spending a lot of money in a wasteful, careless way

can be lavish without the reckless or wasteful sense
sumptuosity
vslavishness
  • Formal
9.9

Very rich and costly display that shows great wealth

is generous and showy but less extreme in expense
sumptuousness
vslavishness
8.1

The quality of being very rich and impressive in style or appearance

expresses lavish giving or spending rather than just appearance
ostentatiousness
vslavishness
9.1

A way of behaving that shows off wealth or style to impress others

is about large-scale giving or spending, not only to impress
fabulosity
vslavishness
  • Slang
9.0

A very stylish and impressive appearance that draws attention

is more about generous abundance than just stylish impressiveness
swellness
vslavishness
  • Archaic
8.4

A stylish, impressive appearance that shows wealth or good taste

stresses spending or giving large amounts rather than fashion alone
frilliness
vslavishness
7.2

A lot of extra decoration that looks showy

is broader, covering generous spending or luxurious abundance

Antonyms

10 2.7

Being plain and without decoration

5 8.2

A way of living that avoids luxury and pleasure

How Lavish

extravagance
7 6.8
lavishness
1 6.6
generosity
128 2.1
moderation
47 3.5
frugality
8 5.8

Surface Forms

lavishness singular
lavishnesses plural

Morphology

lavishness = lavish (transparent) = lavish + ness

Clearly formed from the adjective 'lavish' with the nominalizing suffix '-ness', yielding a noun meaning 'the quality of being lavish.'

Etymology

Lavishness comes from an old root lavare meaning 'to wash' or 'to flood', so imagine money or gifts being poured out like water. That's why lavishness means giving or spending in very large amounts.