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lavish

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IPA /ˈlævɪʃ/

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Very generous in amount or impressive in appearance, usually involving much more money or effort than is necessary.

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lavish/ˈlævɪʃ/

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A simple celebration has modest decorations
An extravagant event has abundant costly details

A lavish celebration is impressive and generous in scale, usually at considerable expense.

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lavish — Very generous in amount or impressive in appearance, usually involving much more money or effort than is necessary.

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Very generous in amount or impressive in appearance, usually involving much more money or effort than is necessary.

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Word origin

From Old French lavasse, meaning a heavy downpour, related to laver, meaning wash.

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Lavish can also describe someone who gives praise or presents very generously.

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