Lavish (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Characterized by extravagance and profusion; "a lavish buffet"; "a lucullan feast".
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All adjective clusters.
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Meaning 2
Very generous; "distributed gifts with a lavish hand"; "the critics were lavish in their praise"; "a munificent gift"; "his father gave him a half-dollar and his mother a quarter and he thought them munificent"; "prodigal praise"; "unsparing generosity"; "his unstinted devotion"; "called for unstinting aid to Britain".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The luxury resort's lavish amenities and decor exceeded our expectations.
- She was lavish in her praise of the chef's culinary skills, claiming it was the best meal she'd ever had.
- The philanthropist was known for her lavish donations to charity, often giving millions to her favorite causes.
- The celebrities were treated to a lavish party with fine wine and expensive jewelry on display.
- The tourists were showered with lavish attention by the hotel staff, who catered to their every whim.