lavishly

American  

[lav-ish-lee] / ˈlæv ɪʃ li /

adverb

1. profusely, luxuriously, or extravagantly; in great amounts or without limit.

   He spent lavishly, buying up properties and contributing a boat and more than $1 million to local authorities.

   The recipes are lavishly illustrated with large color photographs intended to whet your appetite.

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Other Word Forms

• overlavishly
  adverb

Etymology

Origin of lavishly

lavish ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

lavishly

Those at the top of the economic ladder spend lavishly without breaking a sweat.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 27, 2026

Sethi has described his approach to money as “spending lavishly on things you love while cutting costs mercilessly on things you don’t care about.”

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 12, 2026

It was an indication, however, of just how highly rated the lavishly gifted Dibling had become in a Southampton side that was doomed to relegation long before the end of last season.

From BBC ● May 4, 2026

Horsfield’s version shows the kind of sumptuous cage many aspire to live in, revealing why some people prefer to remain lavishly trapped, and others rattle the bars, hoping for escape.

From Salon ● Mar. 28, 2026

Father used firewood lavishly and we shared around the meat dumplings and cups of steaming tea.

From "Dragonwings" by Laurence Yep

Related Words

• extravagantly
• generously
• richly