C1adjectivemoney
US/ˈlæv.ɪʃ/
UK/ˈlæv.ɪʃ/
large, expensive and impressive, often more than is needed; giving a lot
In context
The company threw a lavish party to celebrate its tenth anniversary.
Influencers often show a lavish lifestyle that is paid for by sponsors.
Critics were lavish in their praise for the young director's first film.
Words that go with lavish
adjective + noun
- lavish lifestyleThe fraudster funded his lavish lifestyle with investors' money.
- lavish partyThey held a lavish party at a five-star hotel.
- lavish spendingLavish spending on offices left the start-up short of cash.
- lavish praiseThe new phone has received lavish praise from reviewers.
adjective + preposition
- lavish withThe boss is lavish with compliments but not with pay rises.