Synonyms

lavishly

American

[lav-ish-lee] / ˈlæv ɪʃ li /

adverb

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.

Other Word Forms

overlavishly

adverb

Etymology

Origin of lavishly

lavish ( def. ) + -ly

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lavishly

Stone attracts a lot of attention for her tender age and lavishly produced content.

From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026

City had spent lavishly on forwards previously but the prolific Aguero was a game-changer.

From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026

During his tenure, Moreno didn’t hesitate to spend lavishly for star players.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026

Some financial experts told MarketWatch that reaching a net worth in the top 10% surprisingly only buys a “middle-class wealthy” lifestyle, meaning a household that can mostly do what it wants but not live lavishly.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026

The duke is impatient and ambitious, and he spends money lavishly.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day

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lavishly

adverb

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Origin of lavishly

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