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- [lav-ish]
- /ˈlæv ɪʃ/
- /ˈlævɪʃnəs /
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- [lav-ish]
- /ˈlæv ɪʃ/
Definitions of lavishness word
- adjective lavishness expended, bestowed, or occurring in profusion: lavish spending. 1
- adjective lavishness using or giving in great amounts; prodigal (often followed by of): lavish of his time; lavish of affection. 1
- verb with object lavishness to expend or give in great amounts or without limit: to lavish gifts on a person. 1
- noun lavishness The state or characteristic of being lavish. 1
- noun lavishness opulence, sumptuousness 1
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Origin of lavishness
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 Lavishness
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lavishness 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 72% 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.
lavishness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lavishness
noun lavishness
- dissipation — the act of dissipating.
- wastefulness — given to or characterized by useless consumption or expenditure: wasteful methods; a wasteful way of life.
- indulgence — the act or practice of indulging; gratification of desire.
- abundance — An abundance of something is a large quantity of it.
- overabundance — an excessive amount or abundance; surfeit: an overabundance of sugar in the diet.
Antonyms for lavishness
noun lavishness
- dearth — If there is a dearth of something, there is not enough of it.
- deficiency — Deficiency in something, especially something that your body needs, is not having enough of it.
- lack — something missing or needed: After he left, they really felt the lack.
- need — a requirement, necessary duty, or obligation: There is no need for you to go there.
- want — to feel a need or a desire for; wish for: to want one's dinner; always wanting something new.
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