lavishing

lav·ish

L l

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [lav-ish]
- /ˈlæv ɪʃ/
- /ˈlæ.vɪʃ.ɪŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lav-ish]
- /ˈlæv ɪʃ/

Definitions of lavishing word

adjective lavishing expended, bestowed, or occurring in profusion: lavish spending. 1
adjective lavishing using or giving in great amounts; prodigal (often followed by of): lavish of his time; lavish of affection. 1
verb with object lavishing to expend or give in great amounts or without limit: to lavish gifts on a person. 1
noun lavishing Present participle of lavish. 1

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Origin of lavishing

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 Lavishing

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Lavishing

lavishing 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 most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

lavishing usage trend in Literature

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