Definition of Lavish

1. Adjective. Very generous. "Called for unstinting aid to Britain"


2. Verb. Expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns. "They lavish their grandchild with money"; "He was showered with praise"
Exact synonyms: Shower
Generic synonyms: Consume, Squander, Ware, Waste

3. Adjective. Characterized by extravagance and profusion. "A lucullan feast"
Exact synonyms: Lucullan, Lush, Plush, Plushy
Similar to: Rich
Derivative terms: Lavishness, Lucullus, Lushness

Definition of Lavish

1. a. Expending or bestowing profusely; profuse; prodigal; as, lavish of money; lavish of praise.

2. v. t. To expend or bestow with profusion; to use with prodigality; to squander; as, to lavish money or praise.

Definition of Lavish

1. Adjective. Expending or bestowing profusely; profuse; prodigal; as, lavish of money; lavish of praise. ¹

2. Adjective. Superabundant; excessive; as, lavish spirits. ¹

3. Verb. (transitive) To expend or bestow with profusion; to use with prodigality; to squander; as, to lavish money or praise. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Lavish

1. expending or giving in great amounts [adj -ISHER, -ISHEST] : LAVISHLY [adv] / to expend or give in great amounts [v -ED, -ING, -ES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lavish

lavendered
lavendering
lavenderish
lavenders
lavendery
lavendulan
laver
laverbread
laverock
laverocks
lavers
laves
laveur
laving
laviscious
lavish (current term)
lavished
lavisher
lavishers
lavishes
lavishest
lavishing
lavishly
lavishment
lavishments
lavishness
lavishnesses
lavisht
lavoisium
lavolt

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