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Pronunciation / Transliteration: /fɛɐ̯ˈʃvɛndəʁɪʃ/
"Sie lebten in einem verschwenderischen Luxus."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious.
"They hosted a lavish banquet with endless courses and expensive wines."
- 1
To bestow something in generous or extravagant quantities upon someone or something.
"She loved to lavish praise and gifts on her grandchildren."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Middle English noun 'laves' (meaning profusion or extravagance), originating from the Old French 'lavasse' (a downpour or torrent). Over centuries, the term shifted from denoting a torrential flood to describing an extravagant, abundant outpouring of generosity, luxury, or resources.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Lavish" is said worldwide
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somptueux
Transliteration: /sɔ̃p.tɥø/
"Ils ont organisé un banquet somptueux pour le mariage."
verschwenderisch
Transliteration: /fɛɐ̯ˈʃvɛndəʁɪʃ/
"Sie lebten in einem verschwenderischen Luxus."
lussuoso
Transliteration: /lusˈsuw.zo/
"Hanno festeggiato con una cena lussuosa."
pródigo
Transliteration: /ˈpɾo.ði.ɣo/
"Fue un evento pródigo en detalles y elegancia."
lauto
Transliteration: /ˈlaw.tu/
"Eles desfrutaram de um banquete lauto no domingo."
शानदार
Transliteration: shandar
"उन्होंने एक शानदार पार्टी का आयोजन किया।"
奢华
Transliteration: shēhuá
"这场婚礼非常奢华。"
사치스러운
Transliteration: sachiseureoun
"그들은 사치스러운 연회를 열었다."
豪華な
Transliteration: gōka na
"私たちは豪華なディナーを楽しんだ。"
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