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lavishly-made

|lav-ish-ly-made|

/ˈlævɪʃli meɪd/

(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' or 'to pour out.'

Historical Evolution

'lavasse' transformed into the French word 'lavasse,' and eventually became the modern English word 'lavish' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

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

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

produced or constructed with great care and attention to detail, often involving a significant amount of resources or expense.

The lavishly-made gown was the highlight of the fashion show.

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Last updated: 2025/07/14 20:42