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- [lav-ish]
- /ˈlæv ɪʃ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lav-ish]
- /ˈlæv ɪʃ/
Definitions of lavished word
- adjective lavished expended, bestowed, or occurring in profusion: lavish spending. 1
- adjective lavished using or giving in great amounts; prodigal (often followed by of): lavish of his time; lavish of affection. 1
- verb with object lavished to expend or give in great amounts or without limit: to lavish gifts on a person. 1
- noun lavished Simple past tense and past participle of lavish. 1
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Origin of lavished
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English lavas profusion (noun), profuse (adj.) < Middle French lavasse downpour of rain, derivative of laver to wash < Latin lavāre
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Parts of speech for Lavished
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lavished popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
lavished usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lavished
adjective lavished
verb lavished
- heaped — a group of things placed, thrown, or lying one on another; pile: a heap of stones.
- poured — to send (a liquid, fluid, or anything in loose particles) flowing or falling, as from one container to another, or into, over, or on something: to pour a glass of milk; to pour water on a plant.
- bestowed — to present as a gift; give; confer (usually followed by on or upon): The trophy was bestowed upon the winner.
- covered — A covered area is an area that has a roof.
- loaded — bearing or having a load; full: a loaded bus.
Antonyms for lavished
adjective lavished
verb lavished
- held — simple past tense and a past participle of hold1 .
- saved — to rescue from danger or possible harm, injury, or loss: to save someone from drowning.
- collected — An author's collected works or letters are all their works or letters published in one book or in a set of books.
- gathered — Simple past tense and past participle of gather.
- hoarded — a supply or accumulation that is hidden or carefully guarded for preservation, future use, etc.: a vast hoard of silver.
Top questions with lavished
- what love the father has lavished on us?
- how great the love the father has lavished on us?
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- what does lavished mean?
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