lavishness

English

Etymology

From lavish +‎ -ness. Compare Dutch lafenis (“refreshment, lavishness”).

Pronunciation

  • (UK, US) IPA(key): /ˈlæv.ɪʃ.nɪs/, /ˈlæv.ɪʃ.nəs/

Noun

lavishness (usually uncountable, plural lavishnesses)

  1. The state or characteristic of being lavish.
    No one could question the lavishness of his parties; good taste was a different matter.

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