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lavish

2 ENTRIES FOUND:

1lav·ish

adj \ˈla-vish\

Definition of LAVISH

1
: expending or bestowing profusely : prodigal
2
a : expended or produced in abundance b : marked by profusion or excess
lav·ish·ly adverb
lav·ish·ness noun

Examples of LAVISH

  1. a lavish display of flowers
  2. <this lavish consumption of our natural resources simply cannot continue>

Origin of LAVISH

Middle English laves, lavage, probably from Middle French lavasse, lavache downpour of rain, from laver to wash — more at lavage
First Known Use: 15th century

Rhymes with LAVISH

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