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lavished

 

[ ˈlævɪʃt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

extreme generosity

To lavish means to give in great amounts or without limits. It often describes the act of spending money or resources extravagantly, whether in the form of gifts, attention, or other forms of kindness. When one lavishes something on someone, it indicates a high degree of affection or admiration. This term can also imply that the giving is excessive or over the top, which can sometimes evoke feelings of both admiration and criticism.

Synonyms

bestow, expend, shower, squander

Examples of usage

  • She lavished her time on the charity.
  • He lavished praise on her performance.
  • They lavished gifts upon their guests.
  • The organization lavished resources on the project.

Translations

Translations of the word "lavished" in other languages:

🇵🇹 suntuoso

🇮🇳 लुटाया हुआ

🇩🇪 verwöhnt

🇮🇩 dilimpahi

🇺🇦 щедро наданий

🇵🇱 rozrzutny

🇯🇵 贅沢に与えられた

🇫🇷 gâté

🇪🇸 derrochado

🇹🇷 savurgan

🇰🇷 사치스러운

🇸🇦 مبذّر

🇨🇿 hýřivý

🇸🇰 prehnaný

🇨🇳 奢华的

🇸🇮 razkošen

🇮🇸 glæsilegur

🇰🇿 шашылған

🇬🇪 ფუფუნებით გაწვდილი

🇦🇿 şatafatlı

🇲🇽 lujoso

Etymology

The word 'lavished' is derived from the Middle English 'lavisshen,' originating from the Old French 'lavissier,' which means 'to wash.' Historically, it has connections to the act of pouring or spilling, much like the idea of pouring out generosity or resources freely. The association of excess with the act of giving has been part of its usage evolution. Over time, 'lavish' evolved to encompass meanings related to abundance and generosity beyond mere physical washing. It began to embody the notion of giving extravagantly, often in a manner that implies a sense of unreserved pleasure or delight in generosity. The modern usage reflects a more emotional or qualitative dimension, emphasizing the attachment and care involved in bestowing such gifts, whether tangible or intangible.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,903, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.