lavishly

adverb

Definition of lavishlynext
1
as in generously
in a generous manner complained that the university spends lavishly on the football program but underfunds other sports

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2
as in expensively
in a luxurious manner Hollywood celebrities are known for living lavishly

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lavishly
  1. well
  2. richly
  3. large
  4. high
Adverb
  • There are 2,380 comments at the time of writing as well.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
  • With the Cowboys well outside of the postseason picture, Elliott asked to be released after playing 15 games for the team that drafted him fourth overall in 2016.
    Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of well
Adverb
  • Meanwhile, the connection between the man and his vision, so richly present in Brody’s performance, has been compromised, damaged, perhaps lost.
    Tom Gliatto, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Under showrunner Rolin Jones, the adaptation of Anne Rice’s novels is richly written, thrillingly inhabited by its cast and so effortlessly funny with a framing device — the interview of the title — that is thick with intrigue and sly comedy.
    Nina Metz, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of richly
Adverb
  • Additionally, employers lose about $1.47 million daily in productivity and revenue while society writ large loses another $1.34 billion each day in quality-of-life costs experienced by gun violence victims and their families.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
  • But the media industry writ large considers the cable marketplace to be in decline.
    Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of large
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  • Barca were dominant, gave no concessions to their lower-league hosts, were eager to attack, and pressed high after losing the ball.
    Laia Cervelló Herrero, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
  • How to Watch Buffalo Bills vs. New England Patriots: Date: Sunday, January 5, 2025 Time: 1:00 PM ET Channel: CBS Stream: Fubo The Bills are flying high after dismantling the Jets 40-14 last Sunday and extending their win streak to three games.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of high
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