January 26, 2026
lavish
/ˈlævɪʃ/adjective
Given or spent in great, generous amounts; extravagant.
Example sentence
- “They threw a lavish party with champagne and live music.”
As a verb it takes 'on': to lavish praise on someone.
Related words
extravagantGoing far beyond reasonable limits; wildly excessive or unrestrained.generousHappy to give freely, especially money or help, and often more than expected.stingyReluctant to spend money or share things with others; not generous.frugalCareful not to waste money or resources; spending only what is needed.
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