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lavishness

/ˈlæv.ɪʃ.nəs/

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noun

/ˈlæv.ɪʃ.nəs/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее качество чрезмерной роскоши или связанное с чрезмерными тратами.

A noun referring to the quality of being excessively expensive or involving excessive spending.

uncountable

  1. Extravagance in expenseC1formal

    The quality of being extremely expensive or luxurious, often to an excessive degree.

    ruРоскошь

    • The lavishness of the wedding reception was truly breathtaking.
    • Critics pointed to the lavishness of the palace as a sign of the king's excess.
    • The hotel's lavishness was evident in its marble floors and crystal chandeliers.

    Synonymsexcessextravaganceindulgenceluxurymagnificenceopulenceprodigalitysplendorsumptuousness

    Antonymseconomyfrugalitymoderationparsimonythrift

  2. Excessive spendingC1formal

    The act or habit of spending money in a very generous or wasteful manner.

    ruРасточительность

    • His lavishness eventually led to financial ruin.
    • The company's lavishness on office parties was criticized by shareholders.
    • She was known for her lavishness, buying designer clothes every week.

    Synonymsexcessextravaganceprodigalityprofligacysquanderingwastefulness

    Antonymscheapnessfrugalitymiserlinessparsimonystinginesstightness

Forms
  • lavishnesses plural form
  • lavishnesses' possessive plural form
  • lavishness's possessive singular form
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