lavish

/ˈlævɪʃ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈlævɪʃ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈla-vish/ (ame, mw)

lavish — adjective

  • lavishpositive
  • more lavishcomparative
  • most lavishsuperlative

1. Present in a very large amount, or made to look rich, costly, and striking.

1.形容詞C1
釋義

Present in a very large amount, or made to look rich, costly, and striking.

例句

The hotel served a lavish breakfast with smoked salmon and fresh berries.

collocation: lavish breakfast

Guests gasped as Yuki entered the lavish ballroom beneath crystal lights.

同義詞
  • luxurious

    Focuses more on comfort and high quality, while 'lavish' stresses abundance and display.

  • opulent

    More formal and more strongly tied to visible wealth and grand decoration.

  • extravagant

    Often suggests spending more than is sensible, so it sounds more critical than 'lavish'.

反義詞
  • plain

    Suggests a simple look with little decoration or luxury.

  • modest

    Describes something limited or simple rather than rich and showy.

文法句型

lavish + noun

be + lavish

用法筆記

Usually describes things such as parties, rooms, meals, or decoration that seem expensive and abundant. When the word describes how freely someone gives praise, money, or attention, use sense 2 (FREE IN GIVING) instead.

常見錯誤

❌They stayed in a lavishly hotel.
✅They stayed in a lavish hotel.
💡Before a noun, use the adjective 'lavish,' not the adverb 'lavishly.'
❌The room was very lavishly.
✅The room was very lavish.
💡After a linking verb such as 'was,' use the adjective form.

2. Giving praise, attention, money, or gifts very freely, with little restraint.

2.形容詞C1
釋義

Giving praise, attention, money, or gifts very freely, with little restraint.

例句

The coach was lavish with praise after Indra scored the winning goal.

pattern: lavish with + praise

Devika's aunt is lavish with tips whenever she sees street musicians.

同義詞
  • generous

    Broader and more neutral; 'lavish' suggests giving in a very free or abundant way.

  • open-handed

    Mainly used for money or material giving, not as naturally for praise or attention.

  • unstinting

    More formal and especially common with praise, support, or effort.

反義詞
  • stingy

    Unwilling to give money, praise, or help freely.

  • sparing

    Giving only a small amount, especially of praise or detail.

文法句型

be + lavish + with + noun

be + lavish + in + noun

用法筆記

Most often appears with 'with' and a noun naming what is given, especially praise, attention, gifts, or money. Unlike sense 1 (RICH AND IMPRESSIVE), it describes a person's generous way of giving rather than the luxurious look of a thing.

常見錯誤

❌She is lavish to her staff.
✅She is lavish with praise toward her staff.
💡This sense usually names what is being given, often after 'with.'
❌The manager gave a lavishly thank-you speech.
✅The manager gave a lavish thank-you speech.
💡Use the adjective before a noun, not the adverb.

lavish — verb