lavish
lavish
Pronunciation
The IPA phonetic spelling of "lavish" is /ˈlævɪʃ/.
Here's a breakdown of the sounds in each syllable:
First syllable (LAV):
/l/ - a voiced alveolar lateral approximant
/æ/ - a near-open front unrounded vowel
/v/ - a voiced labiodental fricative
Second syllable (ish):
/ɪ/ - a near-close near-front unrounded vowel
/ʃ/ - a voiceless postalveolar fricative
Word Form Variations
Verb forms:
lavishes
lavished
lavishing
Adverb form:
lavishly
Noun forms:
lavishness
lavisher (less common)
lavishment (less common)
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Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms
Lavish (adjective)
Definition:
Excessively generous or extravagant.
Sumptuous; splendid.
Synonyms:
extravagant, profuse, abundant, plentiful, bountiful, generous, liberal, munificent, opulent, luxurious, rich, grandiose, showy
Antonyms:
meager, scant, bare, frugal, economical, restrained, modest, simple
Lavish (verb)
Definition:
Bestow something in abundance.
Synonyms:
shower, bestow, confer, grant, give, provide, supply
Antonyms:
withhold, deny, refuse
Lavishly (adverb)
Definition:
In an extravagant manner.
Synonyms:
extravagantly, profusely, abundantly, plentifully, bountifully, generously, liberally, munificently, opulently, luxuriously, richly, grandly, showily
Antonyms:
meagerly, scantily, barely, frugally, economically, restrainedly, modestly, simply
Examples of Use
Literature:
F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby: "Gatsby lived in a lavish mansion, throwing extravagant parties."
Newspapers:
The New York Times: "The newlywed couple had a lavish wedding ceremony at a historic castle."
Online Publications:
Vogue Magazine: "The fashion designer unveiled a lavish collection at Paris Fashion Week."
Entertainment Media and Platforms:
Movies: In the movie "Gone with the Wind," Scarlett O'Hara is known for her lavish lifestyle.
Television: The reality TV show "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" often features lavish parties and gifts.
Music: In the song "Material Girl" by Madonna, she sings about a lavish lifestyle.
General Public Discourse:
"The billionaire philanthropist is known for his lavish donations to charity."
"The newly renovated hotel offers lavish accommodations and world-class amenities."
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10 Famous Quotes Using the term Lavish
“A liar is always lavish of oaths.” — Pierre Corneille This quote highlights the tendency of liars to overuse oaths in an attempt to appear truthful.
“The grace of God is dangerous. It's lavish, excessive, outrageous, and scandalous.” — Mike Yaconelli Emphasizing the boundless and unconventional nature of divine grace.
“The lavish presentation appeals to me, and I've got to convince the others.” — Freddie Mercury Reflecting Mercury's appreciation for extravagant performances.
“If I have learned anything, it is to keep my wife happy by sending her lavish gifts.” — Don Rickles A humorous take on maintaining marital harmony through generous gestures.
“Talking much is a sign of vanity, for the one who is lavish with words is cheap in deeds.” — Walter Raleigh A caution against excessive talk without corresponding actions.
“Words are like children. The more care you lavish on them, the more they demand.” — Joseph Fiennes (as Martin Luther in Luther, 2003) Drawing a parallel between nurturing words and raising children.
“Animals generally return the love you lavish on them by a swift bite in passing—not unlike friends and wives.” — Gerald Durrell A witty observation on the unpredictable nature of affection.
“We have become great because of the lavish use of our resources... But the time has come to inquire seriously what will happen when our forests are gone.” — Theodore Roosevelt A prescient warning about unsustainable exploitation of natural resources.
“Simplicity seats profundity, Complexity contains shallowness. Lavishness indicates thievishness, Luxury facilitates pettiness.” — Abhijit Naskar A critique of excessive opulence and its moral implications.
“The little I have, I share with you; the little you have, you also share with me. Together we all have a full share of everything.” — Israelmore Ayivor Celebrating the richness found in mutual generosity.
Etymology
The word "lavish" comes from the Old French word "lavache," which meant "deluge" or "torrent." Imagine a heavy rainfall, pouring down in abundance. This is where the idea of "lavish" comes from - something that is given or used in a very generous and abundant way, like a downpour of rain.
The first known use of "lavish" in English was around the 15th century, and it meant "profuse" or "extravagant." So, even back then, it was used to describe something that was given or used in excess.
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Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Lavish
While "lavish" doesn't appear in many common idioms, here are some phrases and expressions that use the word or its synonyms:
Lavish praise: This means to give someone a lot of praise or compliments.
Lavish lifestyle: This refers to a lifestyle that is expensive and extravagant.
Lavish expenditure: This means spending money in a way that is excessive or wasteful.
Shower with love/affection/attention: This means to give someone a lot of love, affection, or attention.
Bask in luxury: This means to enjoy a luxurious lifestyle.
Live in the lap of luxury: This means to live a very luxurious life.
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Definition of lavish from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
