Lavish: meaning, definitions and examples

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lavish

 

[ หˆlรฆv.ษชสƒ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in describing something

Sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious. Characterized by extravagance or excess.

Synonyms

extravagant, luxurious, opulent, plush, sumptuous

Examples of usage

  • She lived a lavish lifestyle, with designer clothes and luxury vacations.
  • The ballroom was decorated in a lavish style, with crystal chandeliers and gold trim.
  • The billionaire's mansion was a lavish display of wealth and opulence.
  • The movie premiere was a lavish affair, with a red carpet and celebrity guests.
  • The king held a lavish banquet to celebrate his daughter's wedding.

Translations

Translations of the word "lavish" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น luxuoso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคพเคจเคฆเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช รผppig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mewah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทะบั–ัˆะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ luksusowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฑช่ฏใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท somptueux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lujoso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรถsteriลŸli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ˜ธํ™”๋กœ์šด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุงุฎุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ okรกzalรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ okรกzalรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฅขๅŽ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ razkoลกen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรญkulegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัำ™ะฝ-ัะฐะปั‚ะฐะฝะฐั‚ั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒ“แƒ˜แƒ“แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™bdษ™bษ™li

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lujoso

Etymology

The word 'lavish' originated from the Middle English 'laves' which meant 'profusion' or 'excess'. It was derived from the Old French 'lavasse' meaning 'deluge, torrent'. Over time, the meaning evolved to describe something sumptuously rich or luxurious. The word has been used in English since the 15th century.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,510, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.