Synonyms of lavishly

lavishly

adverb

1

as in generously

in a generous manner

complained that the university spends lavishly on the football program but underfunds other sports

Synonyms & Similar Words

• generously
• well
• thoughtfully
• bountifully
• cheerfully
• liberally
• handsomely
• nicely
• kindly
• amply
• reasonably
• bounteously
• munificently
• unstintingly
• considerately
• hospitably
• sweetly
• openhandedly
• graciously
• freehandedly
• courteously
• freeheartedly
• cordially
• congenially
• amiably
• genially
• charitably
• affably
• cheerily
• selflessly
• unselfishly
• ungrudgingly
• benevolently
• good-naturedly
• philanthropically
• beneficently
• magnanimously
• humanely
• altruistically
• friendlily
• good-heartedly
• kindheartedly
• bigheartedly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rudely
• contemptuously
• scornfully
• provocatively
• disdainfully
• parsimoniously
• coolly
• coldly
• stingily
• ungenerously
• angrily
• obnoxiously
• grudgingly
• belligerently
• hostilely
• begrudgingly
• frigidly

2

as in expensively

in a luxurious manner

Hollywood celebrities are known for living lavishly

Synonyms & Similar Words

• expensively
• luxuriously
• richly
• extravagantly
• sumptuously
• large
• opulently
• comfortably
• high
• fine
• grandly
• fatly
• impressively
• magnificently
• plushly
• ostentatiously
• palatially
• splendidly
• imposingly
• grandiosely
• pretentiously
• pompously
• wastefully
• prodigally
• indulgently
• affluently
• immoderately
• intemperately
• wealthily
• wantonly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• simply
• modestly
• humbly
• plainly
• austerely
• poorly
• sparingly
• cheaply
• economically
• meagerly
• inexpensively
• frugally
• reasonably
• moderately
• unpretentiously
• sensibly
• prudently
• conservatively
• sparely
• thriftily
• temperately
• skimpily
• restrainedly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lavishly

For now, the United States has been forced to spend lavishly to defend its lead in a sector that China is commoditizing. — Niall Ferguson, Foreign Affairs, 20 Oct. 2026

Powers has been the head coach since that move, and Arizona State has spent lavishly by college hockey standards. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2026

They’re lavishly funded, beautifully produced, and slickly marketed. — Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026

With Guggenheim Group, Walter had both the commitment and wherewithal to spend more lavishly on the Dodgers’ front office, support staff and roster. — Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Fernandes was one of the most attractive midfield prospects in the league heading into this summer, and now has the opportunity to hit new heights in a team that has spent lavishly. — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026

Ahead, find old money nail looks to inspire your next lavishly low-key manicure. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026

Some care providers are living lavishly and charging $400 an hour to watch kids paint, but others are sounding the alarm as payers routinely deny care and their waitlists balloon. — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 5 Aug. 2026

Instead, each has, in different ways, maintained habits that predate their fortunes—a reminder that becoming rich doesn’t require living lavishly. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 7 July 2026