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lavishness

/ˈlæv.ɪʃ.nəs/ noun

The state or characteristic of being lavish.

Word Origin From lavish, which comes from Old French lavasse 'a downpour of rain,' from laver 'to wash' — so lavishness is the quality of being abundant, like a rainstorm. The root lavare 'to wash' also gives us lave, lavatory, and lotion. The -ness suffix turns the adjective into a noun. So lavishness is the state of pouring out plenty.

noun The state or characteristic of being lavish. countable

The lavishness of the wedding reception astonished all the guests.

(名词) 挥霍；奢侈；铺张浪费

婚宴的奢华程度让所有宾客都感到震惊。

(sustantivo) suntuosidad; fastuosidad; derroche; prodigalidad; generosidad [El estado o característica de ser suntuoso o generoso.]

Lo suntuoso de la recepción de la boda asombró a todos los invitados.

(nom) prodigalité; faste; somptuosité; munificence [Caractère de ce qui est somptueux, généreux ou excessif dans les dépenses et les dépenses ostentatoires.]

La somptuosité de la réception de mariage a étonné tous les invités.

(Substantiv) Üppigkeit; Verschwendungssucht; Prunkhaftigkeit [Der Zustand oder die Eigenschaft, übermäßig großzügig, verschwenderisch oder prunkvoll zu sein.]

Die **Lavishness** der Hochzeitsfeier überraschte alle Gäste.

(名詞) 豪華であること。惜しみなく与える性質。

結婚披露宴の豪華さはすべてのゲストを驚かせた。

(substantivo) suntuosidade; ostentação; prodigalidade; esbanjamento [O estado ou característica de ser suntuoso ou generoso em excesso.]

A suntuosidade da recepção do casamento impressionou todos os convidados.

Synonyms: extravagance prodigality generosity profusion luxuriance sumptuousness opulence abundance Antonyms: frugality thrift economy moderation
Word parts: lav + ish + ness

Related words

lave lavatory lavishly

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