Lavishness: meaning, definitions and examples

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lavishness

 

[ หˆlรฆv.ษชสƒ.nษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

display of wealth

Lavishness is the extravagant and excessive display of wealth, often characterized by opulence and luxury. It is the act of spending money in a grandiose and ostentatious manner, showing off one's affluence and material possessions.

Synonyms

extravagance, luxury, opulence

Examples of usage

  • The lavishness of the party was evident in the gold decorations and expensive champagne.
  • Her lavishness knew no bounds, as she flaunted her designer clothes and luxury cars.
  • The lavishness of the palace was a testament to the king's opulent lifestyle.
Context #2 | Noun

generosity

Lavishness can also refer to a generous and abundant giving of gifts or resources. It is the act of being extremely generous and liberal, often without regard for cost or extravagance.

Synonyms

bounty, generosity, munificence

Examples of usage

  • She showed her lavishness by donating a large sum of money to charity.
  • His lavishness in sharing his wealth with others earned him a reputation as a philanthropist.

Translations

Translations of the word "lavishness" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น luxo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคพเคจเฅ‹-เคถเฅŒเค•เคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช รœppigkeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kemewahan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทะบั–ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przepych

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ด…ๆฒข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท luxe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lujo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ihtiลŸam

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฌ์น˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฑู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™epych

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prepych

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฅขๅŽ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ razkoลก

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lรบxus

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐะนะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒ›แƒ“แƒ˜แƒ“แƒ แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™bdษ™bษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lujo

Etymology

The word 'lavishness' originated from the Middle English word 'lavishen', which means 'to bestow or spend with abundance'. It has roots in the Old French word 'lavisse', meaning 'profuse, lavish'. Over time, 'lavishness' has evolved to encompass both the extravagant display of wealth and generosity in giving.

See also: lavishly.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,190, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.