lavishness
The state or characteristic of being lavishThe state or characteristic of being lavish.
/ˈlæv.ɪʃ.nɪs/
» The lavishness of the party amazed everybody.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable, usually)The state or characteristic of being lavish.
No one could question the lavishness of his parties; good taste was a different matter.
More definitions
- the quality possessed by something that is excessively expensive
- the activity of excessive spending
Examples
1 sentencesThe lavishness of the party amazed everybody.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From lavish + -ness. Compare Dutch lafenis (“refreshment, lavishness”).From lavish + -ness. Compare Dutch lafenis (“refreshment, lavishness”).
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Forms
plural: lavishnesses| Singular | lavishness |
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uncountable
Synonyms
7 synonymsClose in meaning
- the quality possessed by something that is excessively expensive:luxurysumptuositysumptuousness
- the activity of excessive spending:extravaganceprodigalityhighlifehigh life
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedlavish
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable