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- [lav-ish]
- /ˈlæv ɪʃ/
- /ˈlæv.ɪʃ/
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- [lav-ish]
- /ˈlæv ɪʃ/
Definitions of lavishly word
- adjective lavishly expended, bestowed, or occurring in profusion: lavish spending. 1
- adjective lavishly using or giving in great amounts; prodigal (often followed by of): lavish of his time; lavish of affection. 1
- verb with object lavishly to expend or give in great amounts or without limit: to lavish gifts on a person. 1
- noun lavishly In a lavish manner, expending profusely. 1
- adverb lavishly generously 1
- adverb lavishly extravagantly 1
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Origin of lavishly
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 Lavishly
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lavishly 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 54% 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.
lavishly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lavishly
adv lavishly
- richly — having wealth or great possessions; abundantly supplied with resources, means, or funds; wealthy: a rich man; a rich nation.
- generously — liberal in giving or sharing; unselfish: a generous patron of the arts; a generous gift.
- foolish — resulting from or showing a lack of sense; ill-considered; unwise: a foolish action, a foolish speech.
- greatly — in or to a great degree; much: greatly improved in health.
- wasteful — given to or characterized by useless consumption or expenditure: wasteful methods; a wasteful way of life.
adverb lavishly
- abundantly — If something is abundantly clear, it is extremely obvious.
- sumptuously — entailing great expense, as from choice materials, fine work, etc.; costly: a sumptuous residence.
- copiously — large in quantity or number; abundant; plentiful: copious amounts of food.
- bountiful — A bountiful supply or amount of something pleasant is a large one.
- prolifically — producing offspring, young, fruit, etc., abundantly; highly fruitful: a prolific pear tree.
Antonyms for lavishly
adverb lavishly
- scantily — scant in amount, quantity, etc.; barely sufficient.
- frugally — economical in use or expenditure; prudently saving or sparing; not wasteful: What your office needs is a frugal manager who can save you money without resorting to painful cutbacks. Synonyms: thrifty, chary, provident, careful, prudent, penny-wise, scrimping; miserly, Scotch, penny-pinching. Antonyms: wasteful, extravagant, spendthrift, prodigal, profligate.
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