Lavish: meaning, definitions and examples
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lavish
[ หlรฆv.ษชส ]
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:
๐ต๐น luxuoso
๐ฎ๐ณ เคถเคพเคจเคฆเคพเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช รผppig
๐ฎ๐ฉ mewah
๐บ๐ฆ ัะพะทะบััะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ luksusowy
๐ฏ๐ต ่ฑช่ฏใช
๐ซ๐ท somptueux
๐ช๐ธ lujoso
๐น๐ท gรถsteriลli
๐ฐ๐ท ํธํ๋ก์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงุฎุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ okรกzalรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ okรกzalรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅฅขๅ็
๐ธ๐ฎ razkoลกen
๐ฎ๐ธ rรญkulegur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัำะฝ-ัะฐะปัะฐะฝะฐััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแ แแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dษbdษbษli
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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- 12507 nervously
- 12508 redundancy
- 12509 solicitors
- 12510 lavish
- 12511 harp
- 12512 transcendental
- 12513 stale
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