lavish
/ˈlævɪʃ/
lav · ish
ˈlæv · ɪʃ
English Definition
adj. very generous or rich
Significado en Español
lujoso, generoso
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
xa hoa, hào phóng
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Example Sentence
They had a lavish wedding.
他们的婚礼很奢华。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
lavish(wasteful, abundant).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to lavish:
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A
modest
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B
stingy
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C
extravagant
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D
simple
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C — extravagant.
“lavish” means adj. very generous or rich
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The king threw a ______ feast with mountains of food and rivers of wine.
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A
modest
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B
plain
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C
meager
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D
lavish
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D — lavish.
“lavish” means adj. very generous or rich
Common questions about “lavish”
What does “lavish” mean?
lavish — adj. very generous or rich. In Chinese: 奢华的，慷慨的.
How do you pronounce “lavish”?
lavish is pronounced /ˈlævɪʃ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: lav · ish.
How do you use “lavish” in a sentence?
They had a lavish wedding. (他们的婚礼很奢华。)
What are synonyms for “lavish”?
luxurious, extravagant — all close in meaning to lavish (adj. very generous or rich).
Is “lavish” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. lavish appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “lavish”?
lavish(wasteful, abundant).
