lavishly

/ˈlævɪʃli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈlævɪʃli/ (ame, ipa) · /-və̇shlē, -vēsh-, -li/ (ame, mw)

lavishly — adverb

1. With enough costly detail to make something look rich, grand, and striking.

1.副詞C1
釋義

With enough costly detail to make something look rich, grand, and striking.

例句

The palace dining room was lavishly decorated with mirrors and gold paint.

be lavishly decorated with [rich details]

Vinicius staged a lavishly produced concert with dancers, fireworks, and giant screens.

lavishly produced + expensive stage features

同義詞
  • opulently

    More formal and more strongly tied to visible luxury and wealth.

  • sumptuously

    Often used for rich food, fabric, or interiors with a sensual feel.

  • richly

    Broader and less focused on expense or grand display.

反義詞
  • plainly

    Without rich decoration or expensive detail.

  • simply

    In a basic, unornamented way rather than a grand one.

文法句型

be + lavishly + past participle

lavishly + past participle (produced / illustrated)

用法筆記

Most often describes decoration, design, publishing, or entertainment. Distinguish it from sense 2: this sense focuses on an expensive, grand effect rather than on the amount or degree of something.

常見錯誤

❌They stayed in a lavishly hotel near the harbor.
✅They stayed in a lavish hotel near the harbor.
💡Before a noun, use the adjective 'lavish', not the adverb 'lavishly'.
❌The ballroom looked lavishly after the renovation.
✅The ballroom looked lavish after the renovation.
💡After a linking verb such as 'looked', use the adjective form.

2. To a very great extent, or with more of something than people usually give, use,

2.副詞C1
釋義

To a very great extent, or with more of something than people usually give, use, or receive.

例句

The critic lavishly praised Hannah's first film in Sunday morning's arts column.

lavishly praised + public review

Quinn buttered the corn lavishly before carrying the plates to the patio.

同義詞
  • profusely

    Very close in meaning, especially with praise, apologies, or blood.

  • abundantly

    Focuses on plenty or more than enough, often in a more formal style.

  • generously

    Usually sounds warmer and more personal than 'lavishly'.

反義詞
  • sparingly

    In small, careful amounts.

  • lightly

    In only a small amount, especially of food or coating.

文法句型

lavishly + past tense verb

be + lavishly + past participle

用法筆記

Often modifies verbs about praise, funding, seasoning, or adding something. Distinguish it from sense 1: here the key idea is how much is given or applied, not how grand or expensive something looks.

常見錯誤

❌The article offered lavishly praise for the mayor.
✅The article offered lavish praise for the mayor.
💡Before a noun like 'praise', use the adjective 'lavish'; use the adverb only with a verb such as 'praised lavishly'.