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Synonyms
lav·ish (lăv́ĭsh)

[Middle English laves, probably from Old French lavasse, downpour, from laver, to wash, from Latin lavāre; see lave.]

adjective 

  1. Characterized by or produced with extravagance and profusion: a lavish buffet. See synonyms at profuse
  2. Immoderate in giving or bestowing; unstinting: The critics were lavish with their praise.

transitive verb: -ished, -ish·ing, -ish·es. 

To give or bestow in abundance; shower: lavished attention on his customers.

derivatives

lav́ish·er
noun
lav́ish·ly
adverb
lav́ish·ness
noun