lavish — sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlævɪʃ/
Korean meaning: 호화로운, 사치스러운
Korean pronunciation: 래-비쉬 (강세: 래)
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
Extravagantly luxurious royal feast
Washing dishes in a LAVatory - so lavishly luxurious!
A lavish feast reveals just a radish
🎤Pronunciation
🌳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.
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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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