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lavish

/ˈlævɪʃ/

verb

Meaning

  • To give out extremely generously; to squander.

    "They lavished money on the dinner."

  • To give out to (somebody) extremely generously.

    "They lavished him with praise."

adjective

Meaning

  • Expending or bestowing profusely; profuse; prodigal.

    "lavish of money;   lavish of praise"

  • Superabundant; excessive

    "lavish meal"

Synonyms

extravagant,
exuberant,
immoderate,
prodigal,
profuse,
wasteful