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View usage for: (lævɪʃ) Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense lavishes, present participle lavishing, past tense, past participle lavished1. adjectiveIf 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 Bryan's fiftieth birthday. He staged the most lavish productions of Mozart. The sets and costumes are lavish. Synonyms: grand, magnificent, splendid, lush More Synonyms of lavish lavishly adverb [ADVERB with verb] ...the train's lavishly furnished carriages. 2. adjectiveIf you say that spending, praise, or the use of something is lavish, you mean that someone spends a lot or that something is praised or used a lot. Critics attack his lavish spending and flamboyant style. The book drew lavish praise from literary critics. Synonyms: extravagant, wild, excessive, exaggerated More Synonyms of lavish 3. adjectiveIf you say that someone is lavish in the way they behave, you mean that they give, spend, or use a lot of something. American reviewers are lavish in their praise of this book. [+ in] He was always a lavish spender. [Also + with]Synonyms: generous, free, liberal, bountiful More Synonyms of lavish lavishly adverb [ADVERB with verb] Entertaining in style needn't mean spending lavishly. 4. verbIf you lavish money, affection, or praise on someone or something, you spend a lot of money on them or give them a lot of affectionor praise. Prince Sadruddin lavished praise on Britain's contributions to world diplomacy. [V n + on/upon] The emperor promoted the general and lavished him with gifts. [VERB noun + with] Synonyms: shower, pour, heap, deluge More Synonyms of lavish lavish in British English (ˈlævɪʃ) adjective1. prolific, abundant, or profuse 2. generous; unstinting; liberal 3. extravagant; prodigal; wasteful lavish expenditure verb4. (transitive) to give, expend, or apply abundantly, generously, or in profusion Derived forms lavisher (ˈlavisher) noun lavishly (ˈlavishly) adverb lavishment (ˈlavishment) noun lavishness (ˈlavishness) noun Word origin C15: adj use of lavas profusion, from Old French lavasse torrent, from Latin lavāre to wash lavish in American English (ˈlævɪʃ) adjective1. very generous or liberal in giving or spending, often extravagantly so; prodigal 2. more than enough; very abundant lavish entertainment verb transitive3. to give or spend generously or liberally to lavish time and money on pets SIMILAR WORDS: proˈfuse Derived forms lavishly (ˈlavishly) adverb lavishness (ˈlavishness) noun Word origin < ME lavas, abundance < MFr < OFr lavasse, torrent of rain, prob. < laver, to wash: see lave 1Examples of 'lavish' in a sentencelavish British English: lavish ADJECTIVE 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
- Brazilian Portuguese: generoso
- Chinese: 盛大奢华的
- European Spanish: suntuoso
- French: somptueux
- German: üppig
- Italian: sontuoso
- Japanese: ぜいたくな
- Korean: 성대한
- European Portuguese: generoso
- Latin American Spanish: suntuoso
British English: lavish VERB If you lavish money, affection, or praise on someone or something, you spend a lot of money on them or give them a lot of affection or praise. The prince lavished praise on the country's contributions to world diplomacy. - American English: lavish
- Brazilian Portuguese: esbanjar
- Chinese: 盛大奢华的
- European Spanish: derrochar
- French: prodiguer
- German: überhäufen mit
- Italian: prodigare
- Japanese: 惜しみなく与える
- Korean: 성대한
- European Portuguese: esbanjar
- Latin American Spanish: derrochar
Chinese translation of 'lavish' adj - (= grand)
- [meal]
丰(豐)盛的 (fēngshèng de) - [party]
盛大的 (shèngdà de) - [production]
大量的 (dàliàng de)
- (= generous)
- [lifestyle, spending, gift]
奢华(華)的 (shēhuá de) - [praise]
慷慨的 (kāngkǎi de)
vt to lavish sth on sb [gifts, praise] 将(將)某物慷慨赠(贈)予某人 (jiāng mǒuwù kāngkǎi zèngyǔ mǒurén) ⇒ The prince lavished gifts on his guests. 王子将礼物赠予到访客人。 (Wángzǐ jiāng lǐwù zèngyǔ dàofǎng kèrén.)
[time, attention] 将(將)某物花在某人身上 (jiāng mǒuwù huā zài mǒurén shēn shang)
to be lavish with sth 在某物上非常大方 (zài mǒuwù shang fēicháng dàfang) to be lavish in one's praise of sth 对(對)某物赞(讚)不绝(絕)口 (duì mǒuwù zàn bù jué kǒu) Definition great in quantity or richness a lavish party to celebrate his fiftieth birthday Synonyms Opposites meagre , frugal , stingy , scanty , miserly Definition extravagant Critics attack his lavish spending and flamboyant style. Synonyms wild improvident thriftless Opposites Definition very generous in giving American reviewers are lavish in their praise of this book. Synonyms Opposites stingy , parsimonious , miserly , tight-fisted Definition to give or spend very generously or in great quantities The emperor promoted the general and lavished him with gifts. Synonyms Opposites withhold , stint , begrudge Additional synonymsThere is an abundant supply of labour. Synonyms plentiful, full, rich, filled, liberal, generous, lavish, ample, infinite, overflowing, exuberant, teeming, copious, inexhaustible, bountiful, luxuriant, profuse, rank, well-provided, well-supplied, two a penny, thick on the ground, bounteous, plenteousDefinition giving freely Their bountiful host was serving a variety of wonderful dishes. Synonyms generous, kind, princely, liberal, charitable, hospitable, prodigal, open-handed, unstinting, beneficent, bounteous, munificent, ungrudging Definition existing or produced in large quantities He drank copious quantities of tea and coffee. Synonyms abundant, liberal, generous, lavish, full, rich, extensive, ample, overflowing, plentiful, exuberant, bountiful, luxuriant, profuse, bounteous, superabundant, plenteousAdditional synonymsDefinition enthusiastically showing pleasure, gratitude, or approval He was effusive in his praise of the general. Synonyms demonstrative, enthusiastic, lavish, extravagant, overflowing, gushing, exuberant, expansive, ebullient, free-flowing, unrestrained, talkative, fulsome, profuse, unreservedBe sceptical of exaggerated claims for what these products can do. Synonyms overstated, extreme, excessive, over the top (informal), inflated, extravagant, overdone, tall (informal), amplified, hyped, pretentious, exalted (informal), overestimated, overblown, fulsome, hyperbolic, highly coloured, O.T.T. (slang) The length of the prison sentence was excessive considering the nature of the crime. Synonyms immoderate, too much, enormous, extreme, exaggerated, over the top (slang), extravagant, needless, unreasonable, disproportionate, undue, uncontrolled, superfluous, prodigal, unrestrained, profligate, inordinate, fulsome, intemperate, unconscionable, overmuch, O.T.T. (slang) Definition (of vegetation) growing thickly hillsides ablaze with exuberant flowers and shrubs Synonyms luxuriant, rich, lavish, abundant, lush, overflowing, plentiful, teeming, copious, profuse, superabundant, plenteousThey weren't always so free with their advice. Synonyms generous, willing, liberal, eager, lavish, charitable, hospitable, prodigal, bountiful, open-handed, unstinting, unsparing, bounteous, munificent, big (informal) Definition excessive or unreasonable He launched an immoderate tirade on his son. Synonyms excessive, extreme, over the top (slang), enormous, steep (informal), exaggerated, extravagant, unreasonable, undue, uncontrolled, unjustified, unwarranted, exorbitant, unrestrained, profligate, inordinate, over the odds (informal), egregious, intemperate, unconscionable, uncalled-for, O.T.T. (slang) Definition extreme or severe the unwisely intemperate language of the party leader Synonyms excessive, extreme, over the top (slang), wild, violent, severe, passionate, extravagant, uncontrollable, self-indulgent, unbridled, prodigal, unrestrained, tempestuous, profligate, inordinate, incontinent, ungovernable, immoderate, O.T.T. (slang) Definition generous in temperament or behaviour They thanked him for his liberal generosity. Synonyms generous, kind, charitable, extravagant, free-handed, prodigal, altruistic, open-hearted, bountiful, magnanimous, open-handed, unstinting, beneficent, bounteous Definition luxurious, elaborate, or opulent The hotel is lush, plush and very non-backpacker. Synonyms luxurious, grand, elaborate, lavish, extravagant, sumptuous, plush (informal), ornate, opulent, palatial, ritzy (slang) Definition rich and abundant wide spreading branches and luxuriant foliage Synonyms lush, rich, dense, abundant, excessive, thriving, flourishing, rank, productive, lavish, ample, fertile, prolific, overflowing, plentiful, exuberant, fruitful, teeming, copious, prodigal, riotous, profuse, fecund, superabundant, plenteousAdditional synonymsDefinition splendid or impressive in appearance a magnificent country house in wooded grounds Synonyms splendid, striking, grand, impressive, august, rich, princely, imposing, elegant, divine (informal), glorious, noble, gorgeous, lavish, elevated, luxurious, majestic, regal, stately, sublime, sumptuous, grandiose, exalted, opulent, transcendent, resplendent, splendiferous (facetious) Definition very generous a munificent donation Synonyms generous, liberal, lavish, benevolent, rich, princely, free-handed, philanthropic, bountiful, magnanimous, open-handed, big-hearted, unstinting, beneficent, bounteous Definition abundant or plentiful Synonyms abundant, lavish, prolific, plentiful, copious, luxuriant, profuseDefinition recklessly wasteful or extravagant his prodigal habits Synonyms extravagant, excessive, reckless, squandering, wasteful, wanton, profligate, spendthrift, intemperate, immoderate, improvidentDefinition plentiful or abundant This plant produces profuse bright-blue flowers. Synonyms plentiful, ample, prolific, abundant, overflowing, teeming, copious, bountiful, luxuriantDefinition beautiful or impressive a splendid Victorian mansion Synonyms magnificent, grand, imposing, impressive, rich, superb, costly, gorgeous, dazzling, lavish, luxurious, sumptuous, ornate, resplendent, splendiferous (facetious) Definition magnificent and very expensive a sumptuous feast Synonyms luxurious, rich, grand, expensive, superb, magnificent, costly, splendid, posh (informal, British), gorgeous, lavish, extravagant, plush (informal), opulent, palatial, ritzy (slang), de luxe, splendiferous (facetious) Definition unfair and excessive unreasonable increases in the price of petrol Synonyms excessive, steep (informal), exorbitant, unfair, absurd, extravagant, unjust, too great, undue, preposterous, unwarranted, far-fetched, extortionate, uncalled-for, immoderateDefinition not controlled or limited There was unrestrained joy on the faces of the people. Synonyms uncontrolled, uninhibited, unbridled, free, natural, abandoned, unlimited, unchecked, inordinate, unhindered, intemperate, unbounded, unconstrained, immoderate, unrepressed Definition generous and gladly given The task was made easier by the unstinting help extended to me. Synonyms lavish, liberal, generous, full, ample, abundant, plentiful, prodigal, bountiful, profuse, unstintedAdditional synonymsDefinition causing waste the wasteful consumption of fuel Synonyms extravagant, lavish, prodigal, profligate, ruinous, spendthrift, uneconomical, improvident, unthrifty, thriftless |