lavish
11lavish — I adj. lavish in, with (lavish with praise; lavish in donating money to charity) II v. (d; tr.) to lavish on (to lavish gifts on smb.) * * * [ lævɪʃ] with (lavish with praise; lavish in donating money to charity) lavishin (d; tr.) to lavish on… …
12lavish — lavisher, n. lavishly, adv. lavishness, n. /lav ish/, adj. 1. expended, bestowed, or occurring in profusion: lavish spending. 2. using or giving in great amounts; prodigal (often fol. by of): lavish of his time; lavish of affection. v.t. 3. to… …
13lavish — lav|ish1 [ lævıʃ ] adjective * something that is lavish exists, is spent, or is given in a very large amount, especially if it costs a lot of money: a lavish dinner/lifestyle/garden lavish presents be lavish with something to give something… …
14lavish — I UK [ˈlævɪʃ] / US adjective * something that is lavish exists, is spent, or is given in a very large amount, especially if it costs a lot of money a lavish dinner/lifestyle/garden lavish presents • be lavish with something Derived word: lavishly …
15lavish — lav•ish [[t]ˈlæv ɪʃ[/t]] adj. 1) expended, bestowed, or occurring in abundance: a lavish serving of food[/ex] 2) using or giving in great amounts; prodigal: to be lavish with one s time or money; to be lavish of affection[/ex] 3) to expend or… …
16lavish — /ˈlævɪʃ / (say lavish) adjective 1. (sometimes followed by in, with or of) using or bestowing something in great abundance or without stint: lavish of time; lavish in his praise. 2. expended, bestowed, or occurring in profusion: lavish gifts;… …
17lavish — 1 adjective 1 lavish gifts, meals etc are large and generous, and look as if they have cost a lot of money: They would organize lavish dinners for potential customers. | a lavish production of Tosca , with fine costumes and elaborate stage sets 2 …
18lavish — 1. adjective /ˈlævɪʃ/ a) Expending or bestowing profusely; profuse; prodigal; as, lavish of money; lavish of praise. let her have needful, but not lavish, means. b) Superabundant; excessive; as, lavish spirits …
19lavish — {{11}}lavish (adj.) mid 15c., from M.Fr. lavasse (n.) torrent of rain, deluge, from O.Fr. lavache, from laver to wash, from L. lavare to wash (see LAVE (Cf. lave)). Related: Lavishly. {{12}}lavish (v.) 1540s, from LAVISH (Cf. lavish) (adj.).… …
20lavish — 1. adjective 1) a lavish apartment Syn: sumptuous, luxurious, gorgeous, costly, expensive, opulent, grand, splendid, rich, fancy; informal posh 2) he was lavish with his hospitality Syn …
