Lavishness

Pronunciation: /ˈlævɪʃnəs/

Definitions of lavishness

noun the quality of being extravagant, luxurious, or generous

Example Sentences

A1 She was amazed by the lavishness of the party.

A2 The hotel was known for its lavishness in decor and amenities.

B1 The lavishness of the wedding reception was evident in the extravagant decorations.

B2 The billionaire's lifestyle was characterized by extreme lavishness.

C1 The lavishness of the royal palace was unmatched in its opulence.

C2 The lavishness of the banquet was beyond anything I had ever experienced.

Examples of lavishness in a Sentence

formal The lavishness of the palace was evident in every detail of the decor.

informal She always loved the lavishness of fancy parties with expensive decorations.

slang I can't believe the lavishness of that new car he bought, it's insane!

figurative His words were dripping with lavishness, painting a picture of luxury and excess.

Grammatical Forms of lavishness

• past tense: lavished
• plural: lavishnesses
• comparative: more lavish
• superlative: most lavish
• present tense: lavishes
• future tense: will lavish
• perfect tense: have lavished
• continuous tense: is lavishing
• singular: lavishness
• positive degree: lavish
• infinitive: to lavish
• gerund: lavishing
• participle: lavished

Origin and Evolution of lavishness

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English and Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'lavishness' originated from the Middle English word 'lavish', which came from the Old French word 'lavache' meaning profuse or extravagant.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'lavishness' has retained its original meaning of extravagance and abundance, but has also come to be associated with luxury and opulence.