lavish — sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlævɪʃ/
Example Sentences
- The billionaire threw a lavish party where even the toilet paper was made of silk.
- My grandmother is lavish with her cookies but stingy with her compliments.
- The hotel offers lavish accommodations for guests who want to feel like royalty.
lavish
ADJECTIVE[/ˈlævɪʃ/]
sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious
The billionaire hosted a lavish wedding reception for hundreds of guests.
The hotel offered lavish rooms with luxurious decorations.
Parents lavished love, cherished every moment, and watched their family flourish.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English and Old French 'lavasse' meaning 'a washing or bath.' The word likely derives from Latin 'lavare' meaning 'to wash,' which became associated with abundant water and subsequently with abundance and luxury in general.
Breakdown
lav- (from Latin lavare, 'to wash') + -ish (suffix making adjective, 'characterized by') = lavish ('characterized by abundant washing/wastefulness, hence luxurious and extravagant')
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📝Examples
“The billionaire threw a lavish party where even the toilet paper was made of silk.”
“My grandmother is lavish with her cookies but stingy with her compliments.”
“The hotel offers lavish accommodations for guests who want to feel like royalty.”
“She lavished so much attention on her plants that they probably felt embarrassed.”
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