Lavish
mediumLAV-ish
adjective
Definition
Sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious
Examples
“They threw a lavish party for their anniversary.”
“The palace featured lavish decorations and furnishings.”
Categories
GRE Tip
Lavish is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "luxurious" or "extravagant" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "austere".
Related GRE Words
opulent
Ostentatiously rich and luxurious or lavish
sumptuous
Splendid and expensive-looking
profligate
Recklessly extravagant or wasteful in the use of resources
excessive
More than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate
prodigal
Spending money or resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant
glut
An excessive supply or amount; to supply excessively
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