Definition of lavish

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of lavish is as below...

Lavish (v. t.) To expend or bestow with profusion; to use with prodigality; to squander; as, to lavish money or praise..

Lern More About Lavish

Drudgery :: Drudgery (n.) The act of drudging; disagreeable and wearisome labor; ignoble or slavish toil.
Spendthrift :: Spendthrift (n.) One who spends money profusely or improvidently; a prodigal; one who lavishes or wastes his estate. Also used figuratively.
Prodigally :: Prodigally (adv.) In a prodigal manner; with profusion of expense; extravagantly; wasteful; profusely; lavishly; as, an estate prodigally dissipated..
Profuse :: Profuse (v. t.) To pour out; to give or spend liberally; to lavish; to squander.
Prodigal :: Prodigal (n.) One who expends money extravagantly, viciously, or without necessity; one that is profuse or lavish in any expenditure; a waster; a spendthrift..
Slavish :: Slavish (a.) Of or pertaining to slaves; such as becomes or befits a slave; servile; excessively laborious; as, a slavish life; a slavish dependance on the great..
Vassal :: Vassal (a.) Resembling a vassal; slavish; servile.
Prodigal :: Prodigal (a.) Given to extravagant expenditure; expending money or other things without necessity; recklessly or viciously profuse; lavish; wasteful; not frugal or economical; as, a prodigal man; the prodigal son; prodigal giving; prodigal expenses..
Dissipate :: Dissipate (v. t.) To destroy by wasteful extravagance or lavish use; to squander.
Lavish :: Lavish (a.) Superabundant; excessive; as, lavish spirits..
Lavished :: Lavished (imp. & p. p.) of Lavis.
Profusion :: Profusion (n.) Abundance; exuberant plenty; lavish supply; as, a profusion of commodities..
Squander :: Squander (v. i.) To spend lavishly; to be wasteful.
Lavish :: Lavish (a.) Expending or bestowing profusely; profuse; prodigal; as, lavish of money; lavish of praise..
Profusion :: Profusion (n.) The act of one who is profuse; a lavishing or pouring out without sting.
Profusive :: Profusive (a.) Profuse; lavish; prodigal.
Unthriftiness :: Unthriftiness (n.) The quality or state or being unthrifty; profuseness; lavishness.
Lavish :: Lavish (v. t.) To expend or bestow with profusion; to use with prodigality; to squander; as, to lavish money or praise..
Munificent :: Munificent (a.) Very liberal in giving or bestowing; lavish; as, a munificent benefactor..
Launch :: Launch (v. i.) To move with force and swiftness like a sliding from the stocks into the water; to plunge; to make a beginning; as, to launch into the current of a stream; to launch into an argument or discussion; to launch into lavish expenditures; -- often with out..
Random Fonts
Most Popular

close
Privacy Policy   GDPR Policy   Terms & Conditions   Contact Us