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lavish

The word “lavish” has 2 syllables: lav-ish

It's pronounced as /ˈlævɪʃ/

What is synonym and antonym for lavish?

In the thesaurus, “lavish” has 20 synonyms and 27 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for lavish along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for lavish

  • abundant
  • ample
  • bountiful
  • copious
  • deluxe
  • excessive
  • extravagant
  • extreme
  • heap
  • insane
  • liberal
  • luxuriant
  • luxurious
  • luxury
  • plentiful
  • pour
  • profuse
  • riotous
  • spend
  • steep

Antonyms for lavish

  • ascetic
  • austere
  • conserve
  • economical
  • economize
  • humble
  • inadequate
  • insufficient
  • keep
  • lacking
  • meager
  • moderate
  • modest
  • poor
  • preserve
  • protect
  • reasonable
  • reserve
  • retain
  • save
  • scant
  • scanty
  • scarce
  • spare
  • sparse
  • spartan
  • withhold

Meanings of lavish

  • verb
    1. To give out extremely generously; to squander.
    2. To give out to (somebody) extremely generously.
  • adjective
    1. Expending or bestowing profusely; profuse; prodigal.
    2. Superabundant; excessive.

Example Sentences

  • The couple threw a lavish party to celebrate their anniversary.
  • She received a lavish gift for her promotion at work.
  • The hotel offers lavish accommodations with breathtaking views.
  • He has a lavish lifestyle, complete with luxury cars and designer clothes.
  • The royal family is known for their lavish ceremonies and celebrations.

On this page you'll find 47 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to lavish, such as: abundant, ample, ascetic, austere, bountiful, conserve, copious.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

abundantly

  • amply
  • copiously
  • generously
  • handsomely
  • lavishly
  • plentifully
  • richly
  • significantly

acceptably

  • abundantly
  • adequately
  • admirably
  • alright
  • appropriately
  • attractively
  • beautifully
  • competently
  • decently
  • extensively
  • fine
  • finely
  • generously
  • good
  • happily
  • lavishly
  • liberally
  • nicely
  • ok
  • okay
  • perfectly
  • pleasantly
  • properly
  • respectably
  • richly
  • satisfactorily
  • sufficiently
  • well

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effusive

  • affectionate
  • demonstrative
  • ebullient
  • emotional
  • enthusiastic
  • expansive
  • extravagant
  • exuberant
  • lavish
  • loving
  • outgoing
  • talkative
  • uninhibited

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