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lavishly-decorated

|lav-ish-ly-de-co-rat-ed|

/ˈlævɪʃli ˈdɛkəˌreɪtɪd/

(lavish)

extravagant abundance

Base Form	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Noun	Verb	Adverb
lavish	lavishes	lavished	lavished	lavishing	lavishness	furnish	lavishly

Etymology

Etymology Information

'lavish' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'lavasse,' where 'lav-' meant 'to wash' and '-ish' meant 'like.'

Historical Evolution

'lavasse' transformed into the modern English word 'lavish,' and eventually combined with 'decorate' to form 'lavishly-decorated.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'lavish' meant 'to pour out,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'extravagant or luxurious.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

richly and elaborately adorned or embellished.

The ballroom was lavishly-decorated for the grand event.

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Last updated: 2025/04/21 09:48