Entry Word: lavish

Function: adjective

Meaning: 1 going beyond a normal or acceptable limit in degree or amount <big-spending guests are provided with a lavish free meal by the gambling resort> — see excessive
2 pouring forth in great amounts <the spring provided lavish amounts of water to the village> — see profuse
3 showing obvious signs of wealth and comfort <the lavish apartment even boasted a marble bathroom with gold-plated fixtures> — see luxurious