lavishness en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈlæv.ɪʃ.nəs/ (UK, US)
- /ˈlæv.ɪʃ.nɪs/ (UK, US)
Etymology
From lavish + -ness. Compare Dutch lafenis (“refreshment, lavishness”).
Meanings
-
(uncountable, usually) The state or characteristic of being lavish.
No one could question the lavishness of his parties; good taste was a different matter.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| lavishnesses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (2)
fr faste (state or characteristic of being lavish) · fi avokätisyys (state or characteristic of being lavish)