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   lavish

   /ˈlavɪʃ/

   adjective

   • 1. sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious: "a lavish banquet" Similar sumptuousluxuriousluxuriantlushgorgeouscostlyopulentgrandelaboratesplendidrichregalornateexpensivepretentiousshowyfancyinformal:poshOpposite meagre
   • ▪ (of a person) very generous or extravagant: "he was lavish with his hospitality" Similar generousliberalbountifulopen-handedunstintingunsparingungrudgingfreemunificenthandsomeextravagantprodigalfulsomeinformal:over the topOpposite frugal
   • ▪ spent or given in profusion: "lavish praise" Similar abundantcopiousamplesuperabundantplentifulprofuseliberalprolificgenerousliterary:plenteousOpposite scant

   verb

   • 1. bestow something in generous or extravagant quantities on: "the media couldn't lavish enough praise on the film"
   • ▪ give someone generous amounts of: "he was lavished with gifts"

   Word Origin late Middle English (as a noun denoting profusion): from Old French lavasse ‘deluge of rain’, from laver ‘to wash’, from Latin lavare.

   Derivatives

   • 1. lavishness noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLAVISH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   LAVISH definition: 1. large in quantity and expensive or impressive: 2. very generous: 3. large in quantity and…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of LAVISH is expending or bestowing profusely : prodigal. How to use lavish in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Lavish.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › lavishLAVISH Synonyms: 205 Similar and Opposite Words - Merriam-Webster

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   Synonyms for LAVISH: excessive, extravagant, extreme, steep, insane, endless, infinite, exorbitant; Antonyms of LAVISH: reasonable, modest, moderate, inadequate, insufficient, temperate, deficient, middling

5. sentence.yourdictionary.com › lavishExamples of "Lavish" in a Sentence | YourDictionary.com

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   Learn how to use "lavish" in a sentence with 211 example sentences on YourDictionary.

6. dict.hinkhoj.com › lavish:-meaning-in-hindilavish: MEANING IN HINDI - ShabdKhoj Translation

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   Know answer of question : what is meaning of Lavish: in Hindi? Lavish: ka matalab hindi me kya hai (Lavish: का हिंदी में मतलब ). Lavish: meaning in Hindi (हिन्दी मे मीनिंग ) is ठाठदार.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › lavishLAVISH Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

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   Lavish definition: expended, bestowed, or occurring in profusion. See examples of LAVISH used in a sentence.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLAVISH definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you describe something as lavish, you mean that it is very elaborate and impressive and a lot of money has been spent on it. ...a lavish party to celebrate her fiftieth birthday. American English : lavish / ˈlævɪʃ /

9. dict.hinkhoj.com › lavish-meaning-in-hindiLavish meaning in Hindi - लविश मतलब हिंदी में - Translation

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   Lavish meaning in Hindi (हिन्दी मे मीनिंग ) is ठाठदार.English definition of Lavish : expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns; He was showered with praise

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryLAVISH | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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    adjective. us / ˈlæv.ɪʃ / uk / ˈlæv.ɪʃ /. Add to word list. C2. large in quantity and expensive or impressive: lavish gifts / promises / praise. lavish spending. lavish banquets. The evening was a lavish affair with glorious food and an endless supply of champagne.

11. www.wordupapp.co › dictionary › lavishLavish - Definition, meaning and examples | WordUp App

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    Lavish /ˈlævɪʃ / Definition 1 of 2. Pro Tip 1/3. Extravagance. Refers to great excess, usually involving money or style in elaborate ways. Their house was adorned with lavish decorations. Pro Tip 2/3. Not Always Positive. Can imply wastefulness or lack of moderation, not just generosity or wealth. Critics argue the gala was a lavish and unnecessary display. Pro Tip 3/3.