lavish

• Décrit quelque chose de très riche, raffiné ou luxueux ; implique souvent de grandes dépenses d'argent ou d'efforts. Peut aussi qualifier une personne ou une action qui donne ou dépense avec générosité, ou une chose abondante et somptueuse.

Describes something that is very rich, elaborate, or luxurious; often involving large amounts of money or effort.

1. Sumptuously rich or elaborateB2formal

   Characterized by or produced with extravagance and profusion.

   somptueux, luxueux

   • The hotel offered a lavish breakfast buffet.
   • They threw a lavish party for their anniversary.
   • The palace was decorated with lavish furnishings.

   Synonymeselaborateextravagantgrandluxuriousopulentornateplushprofuserichsumptuous

   Antonymesausterebarefrugalmeagerplainsparse

2. Generous or abundantB2formal

   Given or provided in large amounts; not sparing.

   prodigue, généreux

   • She received lavish praise for her work.
   • The company gave lavish bonuses to its employees.
   • He was lavish in his compliments to the chef.

   Synonymesabundantamplebountifulcopiousextravagantgenerousluxuriantopulentplentifulprofuse

   Antonymesfrugalmeagermeagrescantsparingsparsestingy

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de donner ou de dépenser quelque chose en grandes quantités, avec générosité ou prodigalité.

A verb used to indicate the act of giving or spending something in large, generous, or extravagant amounts.

1. Give generouslyB2formal

   To give or bestow something in large amounts or without limit.

   Prodigner

   • She lavished gifts on her grandchildren.
   • The company lavished praise on its employees.
   • He lavished attention on his new project.

   Synonymesbestowconferdelugefloodheappourshowersquanderwaste

   Antonymesdenyhoardskimpstintwithhold

2. Spend extravagantlyB2formal

   To spend money or resources freely and often excessively.

   Dépenser sans compter

   • They lavished money on their wedding celebration.
   • The billionaire lavished millions on his private island.
   • She lavished her inheritance on luxury cars and travel.

   Synonymesdissipatefritter awaysplurgesquanderwaste

   Antonymeshoardsavescrimpskimpstint