1. giving or producing generously or in large quantities
2. plentiful; abundant
how do we use it?
he was lavish in praising the project.
word quiz
english has an abundance of words that express the idea behind "lavish." which word do you think means about the same thing as "lavish"?
a. wary
b. facile
c. profuse
d. dearth
key
[c]
lavish praise for you if you chose answer c, "profuse." like
"lavish," "profuse," "luxuriant," and "lush" all suggest
generous amounts. each carries certain connotations, however.
try "lavish" to imply unmeasured extravagance, as in "a lavish
wedding reception." "profuse" is a good choice to stress
unrestrained giving, as in "offered profuse apologies." use
"luxuriant" when you want to suggest a rich abundance, as in
"an animal with a luxuriant coat." give "lush" a try to suggest
soft fullness, as in "a lush green lawn."
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