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lavish

/ˈlævɪʃ/adjective

Given or spent in great, generous amounts; extravagant.

Example sentences

  • “They threw a lavish party with champagne and live music.”
  • “The hotel offered a lavish breakfast buffet with dozens of dishes.”

As a verb it takes 'on': to lavish praise on someone.

Featured as word of the day on January 26, 2026.

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