overlavish

adjective over·lav·ish \ ˌō-vər-ˈla-vish \

Definition of overlavish

: lavish to an excessive degree

overlavish expenditures

an overlavish lifestyle

wasn't overlavish with his praise

First Known Use of overlavish

1573

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