lavish
Translation
lavish, extravagant, luxurious, generous
Examples
They held a lavish party for their anniversary.
They held a lavish party for their anniversary.
He was lavish with his praise for the team.
He was lavish with his praise for the team.
Grammar Patterns
((a lavish sth.)) a lavish (sth.) They held a lavish party.
((to be lavish with sth.)) to be generous with (sth.) He was lavish with his praise.
Similar Words
Synonyms: extravagant, luxurious, opulent; Antonyms: frugal, modest
Etymology
From Old French 'lavasse', a downpour of rain, from 'laver' meaning 'to wash'. The sense evolved to 'profuse, abundant'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'lava' flow of gifts and money – abundant and overflowing.