Lavishness — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˈla-vish/ lav·ish

Meaning & Definition of Lavishness

Lavishness (adjective)

  1. expending or bestowing profusely, prodigal
  2. expended or produced in abundance
  3. marked by profusion or excess

Lavishness (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the quality or fact of being free or wasteful in the expenditure of money

    "the lottery winner's friends were struck by the lavishness of his new lifestyle"

    similar: extravagance, extravagancy, prodigality, profusion, wastefulness
    related: conspicuous consumption, splurge, bountifulness, generosity, liberality, improvidence, squandering, indulgence, overindulgence, self-indulgence, excess, immoderacy, overkill
    opposite: economy, frugality, penny-pinching
    near: austerity, moderation, restraint, temperance

Related Entry: Lavish (adjective)

Lavish is a different word from Lavishness. The synonyms below are for lavish, not for lavishness.

  1. going beyond a normal or acceptable limit in degree or amount

    "this lavish consumption of our natural resources simply cannot continue"

    similar: baroque, devilish, excessive, exorbitant, extravagant, extreme, fancy, immoderate, inordinate, insane, intolerable, over-the-top, overdue, overextravagant, overmuch, overweening, plethoric, steep, stiff, towering, unconscionable, undue, unmerciful, a bit much
    related: boundless, endless, immeasurable, infinite, limitless, unbearable, unjustifiable, unwarranted, improper, inappropriate, thick, unseemly, unrestrained
    opposite: middling, moderate, modest, reasonable, temperate
    near: deficient, inadequate, insufficient, minimal, minimum

  2. pouring forth in great amounts

    "the lavish praise that the novel was receiving had some wondering if it could ever live up to readers' expectations"

    similar: copious, galore, gushing, profuse, riotous
    related: abounding, abundant, ample, bounteous, bountiful, liberal, plenteous, plentiful, extravagant, luxuriant, fat, fecund, fertile, free, munificent, openhanded, unsparing, unstinting, excessive, immoderate, redundant, adequate, complete, enough, sufficient
    opposite: dribbling, trickling
    near: meager, poor, scant, scanty, spare, sparse, stingy, deficient, inadequate, incomplete, insufficient, lacking, scarce, unsatisfactory, wanting, bare, mere, minimal

  3. showing obvious signs of wealth and comfort

    "the lavish apartment even boasted a marble bathroom with gold-plated fixtures"

    similar: Babylonian, deluxe, Lucullan, luxe, luxuriant, luxurious, luxury, opulent, palace, palatial, plush, plushy, silken, sumptuous
    related: costly, dear, expensive, precious, premium, rich, extravagant, grandiose, ostentatious, pretentious, showy, august, awesome, awful, baronial, beautiful, gorgeous, grand, heroic, imposing, impressive, kingly, magnificent, majestic, monumental, noble, proud, regal, royal, splendid, stately, comfortable, cozy, homelike, homey, snug
    opposite: ascetic, austere, humble, no-frills, spartan
    near: economical, frugal, meager, spare, stingy, thrifty

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Lavishness

The most common words with a similar meaning to Lavishness:

extravagance, extravagancy, prodigality, profusion, wastefulness

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Lavishness

Words with the opposite meaning of Lavishness:

economy, frugality, penny-pinching

Related Words for Lavishness

conspicuous consumption, splurge, bountifulness, generosity, liberality, improvidence, squandering, indulgence, overindulgence, self-indulgence, excess, immoderacy, overkill

Near Antonyms of Lavishness

austerity, moderation, restraint, temperance

Word Forms of Lavishness

Derived words: lavishly (adverb), lavishness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Lavishness

Middle English laves, lavage "extravagant, wasteful," from attributive use of lavas, lavesse "excess, prodigality" (though attested later), probably borrowed from Middle French lavasse, lavache "torrential rain, downpour," from laver "to wash" (going back to Latin lavāre) + -asse, -ache, augmentative and depreciative suffix, going back to Latin -ācea, feminine of -āceus -aceous lye

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Lavishness

What does "Lavishness" mean?

"Lavishness" means expending or bestowing profusely, prodigal. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: expending or bestowing profusely, prodigal.

What is another word for "Lavishness"?

Other words for "Lavishness" include extravagance, extravagancy, prodigality, profusion and wastefulness. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Lavishness" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Lavishness"?

There are 18 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Lavishness". Common alternatives include extravagance, extravagancy, prodigality, profusion and wastefulness.

What is the opposite of "Lavishness"?

Antonyms of "Lavishness" include economy, frugality and penny-pinching. Near antonyms include austerity, moderation, restraint and temperance.

How do you use "Lavishness" in a sentence?

Examples of "Lavishness" in a sentence: "the lottery winner's friends were struck by the lavishness of his new lifestyle".

Is "Lavishness" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Lavishness" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Lavishness"?

"Lavishness" is pronounced /ˈla-vish/ and divided into syllables as lav·ish.

What is the origin of the word "Lavishness"?

"Lavishness" comes from Middle English laves, lavage "extravagant, wasteful," from attributive use of lavas, lavesse "excess, prodigality" (though attested later), probably borrowed from Middle French lavasse, lavache "torrential rain, downpour," from laver "to wash" (going back to Latin lavāre) + -asse, -ache, augmentative and depreciative suffix, going back to Latin -ācea, feminine of -āceus -aceous lye. First known use: 15th century.