Lavishly (Adverb)
Meaning 2
In a wasteful manner; "the United States, up to the 1920s, used fuel lavishly, mainly because it was so cheap".
Examples
- The wealthy businessman spent lavishly on luxury cars and private jets, never once considering the environmental impact.
- The company was criticized for using water lavishly in their manufacturing process, despite the severe drought in the region.
- In the 19th century, the aristocracy lived lavishly, with grand estates and extravagant parties that lasted for days.
- The tourists were accused of traveling lavishly, staying in expensive hotels and eating at high-end restaurants, while the locals struggled to make ends meet.
- The government was accused of spending lavishly on unnecessary projects, while neglecting essential public services such as healthcare and education.