lavishly — In an elaborate, generous, or extravagant manner, often involving great expense or abundance.
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: In an elaborate, generous, or extravagant manner, often involving great expense or abundance.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlævɪʃli/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother lavishly praised my cooking, even though I burned the rice.
- The tech CEO lavishly spent millions on his space hobby.
- She lavishly applied sunscreen, looking like a ghost at the beach.
lavishly
ADVERB[/ˈlævɪʃli/]
In an elaborate, generous, or extravagant manner, often involving great expense or abundance.
The billionaire decorated the wedding reception lavishly for every guest.
The hotel was lavishly decorated with luxurious furniture and crystal chandeliers.
The parents loved their daughter lavishly, cherished every moment, and watched her flourish.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle French 'lavasse' meaning heavy rainfall or downpour. The word evolved to describe spending or giving abundantly, like rain pouring down generously.
Breakdown
lavish (abundant, generous) + -ly (adverb suffix meaning 'in the manner of')
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My grandmother lavishly praised my cooking, even though I burned the rice.”
“The tech CEO lavishly spent millions on his space hobby.”
“She lavishly applied sunscreen, looking like a ghost at the beach.”
“The wedding was lavishly planned with flowers from five different countries.”
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