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lavish vs luxurious
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| lavishadjective/ˈlæv.ɪʃ/ | Meaning large, expensive and impressive, often more than is needed; giving a lot | Goes with lavish lifestyle | Example The company threw a lavish party to celebrate its tenth anniversary. |
| luxuriousadjective/lʌɡˈʒʊr.i.əs/ | Meaning very comfortable, expensive and of high quality | Goes with luxurious hotel | Example After a week of camping, a hot shower felt truly luxurious. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The first-class cabin was truly .