lavish

Sparing no expense

Lavish means abundant to the point of excess.

A lavish banquet features more food than anyone could eat.

Lavish praise may be effusive.

The word can suggest generosity or extravagance depending on context.

As a verb, to lavish is to give freely and abundantly: She lavished attention on her grandchildren.

extravagant

opulent

Ostentatiously wealthy

grandiose · magnificent · palatial · resplendent · splendid · ornate · gilded · decadent · plush · swanky

wasteful

extravagant

Exceeding sensible bounds

prodigal · immoderate · excessive · unrestrained · reckless · improvident · intemperate · dissipate · throw away · blow

abundant

plentiful

Existing in abundance

profuse · overflowing · teeming · rich · luxuriant · abounding · prolific · replete · fecund · fruitful

generosity

munificent

Extravagantly generous in giving

unstinting · free-handed · open-handed · charitable · benevolent · philanthropic · giving · largesse · princely · noble

bestow

shower

Water spray for bathing

  • heapJumbled collection of items
  • pourSend liquid streaming out
  • giveTo transfer possession

bestow · confer · grant · spoil · indulge · pamper · dote · overwhelm · inundate · smother

ornate

baroque

Excessively ornate or elaborate

intricate · decorative · filigree · brocade · gilded · jeweled · inlaid · festooned · frescoed · scrollwork

celebration

feast

Elaborate ceremonial meal

ball · soiree · reception · party · fete · spectacle · affair · bash · blowout · spread

Categories
Opposites
abundance/quantity

lavishmeager

Deficient in quantity

scant · scanty · scarce · sparse · meagre

spending/generosity

lavishfrugal

Sparing with resources

thrifty · stingy · sparing · economical · parsimonious

style/presentation

lavishspare

Held in reserve

austere · plain · modest · simple · unadorned

Phrases
Family

lavishness, lavishly, lavished, lavishing, lavishes

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G