lavishly-crafted
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/ˈlævɪʃli ˈkræftɪd/
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/ˈlævɪʃli ˈkrɑːftɪd/
richly and skillfully made
Etymology
'lavishly-crafted' is a compound formed from 'lavishly' and 'crafted.' 'Lavishly' comes from 'lavish,' which originates from Middle English, from Old French 'lavasse' meaning 'deluge,' from Latin 'lavare' meaning 'to wash.' 'Crafted' is the past participle of 'craft,' which comes from Old English 'cræft' meaning 'strength, skill.'
'Lavishly' evolved from the sense of abundance or excess, and 'crafted' from the sense of making with skill. The compound 'lavishly-crafted' is a modern English formation, combining these two to describe something made with great skill and abundance.
Initially, 'lavish' meant 'abundant' or 'overflowing,' and 'craft' meant 'skill.' Together, 'lavishly-crafted' evolved to mean 'made with great skill and abundance.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/08/03 13:01
