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How is the word lavish distinct from other similar adjectives?

Some common synonyms of lavish are exuberant, lush, luxuriant, prodigal, and profuse. While all these words mean "giving or given out in great abundance," lavish suggests an unstinted or unmeasured profusion.

a lavish party

When might exuberant be a better fit than lavish?

The words exuberant and lavish are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, exuberant implies marked vitality or vigor in what produces abundantly.

an exuberant imagination

In what contexts can lush take the place of lavish?

In some situations, the words lush and lavish are roughly equivalent. However, lush suggests rich, soft luxuriance.

a lush green lawn

When is it sensible to use luxuriant instead of lavish?

Although the words luxuriant and lavish have much in common, luxuriant suggests a rich and splendid abundance.

a luxuriant beard

When is prodigal a more appropriate choice than lavish?

The synonyms prodigal and lavish are sometimes interchangeable, but prodigal implies reckless or wasteful lavishness threatening to lead to early exhaustion of resources.

prodigal spending

When would profuse be a good substitute for lavish?

The meanings of profuse and lavish largely overlap; however, profuse implies pouring forth without restraint.

profuse apologies

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of lavish
Adjective
State of play: Over a dozen D.C. hotels offer inauguration packages in the tens of thousands of dollars, advertising lavish suites and over-the-top amenities. Anna Spiegel, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025 The decision sparked concern among watchdog groups and legal experts who noted Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito have been scrutinized for accepting lavish gifts and hospitality from wealthy benefactors. Ella Lee, The Hill, 14 Jan. 2025
Verb
Others lavished funds on their family, splurged on trips or bought cars, jewelry and cryptocurrency, The Charlotte Observer found in a review of court documents and in interviews with King and other federal officials. Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2025 Gone are the days of poring over books for extended periods of time, or lavishing money on expensive training courses. Rachel Wells, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for lavish 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lavish
Adjective
  • Those not able to cash in, however, see the program as one of two things: a genuine offer hamstrung by excessive red tape, or a half-hollow gesture meant to rack up free PR in the midst of a historic disaster.
    Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2025
  • Progressive reformers viewed this as a modern evil just like unsafe working conditions and the excessive power of trusts.
    Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 28 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Magnesium is an abundant body mineral in many foods and some common medicines.
    Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 23 Jan. 2025
  • While the beach is certainly the main attraction around here, the multi-level infinity pool and on-property casino add to the already abundant charm.
    Jared Ranahan, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • The hotel’s Nine Kingdoms of Bali experience includes luxurious accommodations, a tour of Klungkung Palace and lunch with one of the royals.
    Terry Elward, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
  • This fragrance-free version delivers the same luxurious, iconic formula—without the scent—providing a gentle yet powerful cleansing experience perfect for sensitive, mature skin.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Stiller heaped praise upon his experience working with Barrymore on the movie, which also starred Eileen Essell, Harvey Fierstein, Justin Theroux, Maya Rudolph and Wallace Shawn.
    Tommy McArdle, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025
  • Putin dismisses Trump’s sanctions threat while heaping praise and flattery on the president.
    Yonette Joseph, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • While countries in Western Europe are debating spending more on their militaries, those closer to Moscow have already acted.
    Josh Holder, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2025
  • Ellis spent more than 31 years behind bars before Nassau County Judge Patricia Harrington tossed his conviction in 2021.
    Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 25 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Top 3 Can't Miss Known for its extravagant events featuring LGBTQ+ icons, Nemacolin is a resort to experience at least once.
    Jared Ranahan, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025
  • Archaeologists found the artwork in the floor of an extravagant mansion in Pompeii known as the House of the Faun in 1831.
    Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • The Panthers have a solid-but-not-great cap situation due to years of restructurings, and their draft capital is plentiful with the option to be enhanced by a trade out of the top 10.
    Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2025
  • During a recent visit, the place was packed and plates of labneh (yogurt cheese), sabzi polo (Persian rice with a browned crust) and chicken kebabs were plentiful.
    DeMarco Williams, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • More than 1,000 cabins are in the deluxe balcony category and can sleep up to four guests.
    Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2025
  • The Atlanta rapper recently dropped off the deluxe version of his fourth solo album WHAM and is planning on releasing another project entitled Dominique some time in February.
    Angel Diaz, Billboard, 15 Jan. 2025

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“Lavish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lavish. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.

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