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Meaning of lavish

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

lavish

Pronunciation:/ˈlævɪʃ//ˈlævɪʃ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To give out extremely generously; to squander.

    Example: They lavished money on the dinner.

  2. To give out to (somebody) extremely generously.

    Example: They lavished him with praise.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Expending or bestowing profusely; profuse; prodigal.

    Example: lavish of money;   lavish of praise

  2. Superabundant; excessive

    Example: lavish meal