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lavishly-crafted

|lav-ish-ly-craft-ed|

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/ˈlævɪʃli ˈkræftɪd/

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/ˈlævɪʃli ˈkrɑːftɪd/

richly and skillfully made

Etymology
Etymology Information

'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.'

Historical Evolution

'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.

Meaning Changes

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

Adjective 1

made with great care, detail, and expense; richly and elaborately created.

The palace was filled with lavishly-crafted furniture.

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Last updated: 2025/08/03 13:01