lavishness

• Nom désignant la qualité de ce qui est excessivement luxueux ou lié à des dépenses excessives, ainsi que la générosité abondante ou le faste.

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

indénombrable

1. Extravagance in expenseC1formal

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

   Lavishness (dépense excessive)

   • 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.

   Synonymesexcessextravaganceindulgenceluxurymagnificenceopulenceprodigalitysplendorsumptuousness

   Antonymeseconomyfrugalitymoderationparsimonythrift

2. Excessive spendingC1formal

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

   dépense excessive

   • 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.

   Synonymesexcessextravaganceprodigalityprofligacysquanderingwastefulness

   Antonymescheapnessfrugalitymiserlinessparsimonystinginesstightness