lavishness
- noun
- /ˈlævɪʃnəs/
- 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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The lavishness of the party impressed all the guests, with gourmet food and elegant decorations everywhere.
Synonyms
A great comfort from expensive things or experiences that people do not need
A large amount of money and very expensive things that show wealth
Spending a lot of money in a wasteful way
Expensive things or services that give comfort and style
Giving a lot of money or gifts to people
A very bright and fancy style that attracts attention in dress or manner
Speech or writing that is too fancy and feels overdone
Great comfort and rich, elegant living that costs a lot
Spending a lot of money in a wasteful, careless way
Very rich and costly display that shows great wealth
The quality of being very rich and impressive in style or appearance
A way of behaving that shows off wealth or style to impress others
A very stylish and impressive appearance that draws attention
A stylish, impressive appearance that shows wealth or good taste
A lot of extra decoration that looks showy
Antonyms
How Lavish
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Morphology
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.