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lavishly

adv. manner
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɫævɪʃɫi// UK //lˈævɪʃli// lav·ish·ly

adv. in a way that shows you have a lot of money or resources. You use this to describe things that are very expensive, beautiful, or done with a lot of care.

adv. in a manner that demonstrates great wealth, generosity, or abundance. Often describes the use of resources, decoration, or effort to an excessive degree.


SIMPLE

The hotel is decorated lavishly with gold and silk.

CONTEXTUAL

The director spent lavishly on special effects to ensure the movie looked as realistic as possible.

COMPLEX

The mansion was furnished lavishly, featuring hand-carved mahogany furniture and ceilings adorned with intricate frescoes that took years to complete.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English lavausly, equivalent to lavish + -ly.

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