Synonyms of lavish
45 similar words
Another word for lavish is wasteful. Other synonyms of lavish are excessive, prodigal, extravagant, extreme and profligate.
Synonyms and similar words for lavish
adjectiveExpending or bestowing profusely; profuse; prodigal.
- profuseAbundant or generous to the point of excess; copious; volubly expressed.
- wastefulInclined to waste or squander money or resources.
- extravagantExtreme; wild; excessive; unrestrained.
- exuberant
- immoderateNot moderate; excessive.
- opulent
- expansive
- improvident
- imprudentNot prudent; lacking prudence or discretion; indiscreet; injudicious; not paying attention to the consequences of one's...
- loose-handedSpendthrift, profligate.
- prodigalWastefully extravagant.
- profligateInclined to waste resources or behave extravagantly.
- reckless
- spendthriftExtravagant or lavish.
- squanderingThe act by which something is squandered; wastage.
- uneconomicalNot economical.
- unthriftyNot thrifty: wasteful, extravagant; unproductive.
adjectiveSuperabundant; excessive.
- unrestrainedImmoderate; not restrained or held in check; inordinate (literary).
- devilishExcessive, extreme.
- excessiveExceeding the usual bounds of something; too much (of amount); extravagant; immoderate.
- horrendous informalExtremely bad; awful; terrible.
- de trop literaryExcessive or superfluous.
- extremeExcessive, or far beyond the norm.
- intemperateLacking moderation, temper or control.
- obsceneBeyond all reason; excessive.
- overmuchExcessive.
- overweeningExaggerated, excessive.
- over the top
- undueExcessive; going beyond that what is natural or sufficient.
- unmeasured
- unreasonable
- wantonExtravagant, unrestrained, excessive.
- nimious obsoleteExcessive; extravagant; inordinate; vexatious.
adjectiveUnrestrained, impetuous.
adjectiveRank or lush with vegetation.
- boskyHaving abundant bushes, shrubs or trees.
- verdant
- greenlyCharacterized by greenness or lushness; verdant.
- lushDense, teeming with life; luxuriant.
- verduredCovered with verdure; green and lush; verdant.
- verdurousFreshly green; verdant; covered with verdure, or consisting of it.
- virid literary, poeticGreen, verdant.
- viridescentGreen or greenish.
Meaning of lavish
- adjective Expending or bestowing profusely; profuse; prodigal.
- adjective Superabundant; excessive.
- adjective Unrestrained, impetuous.
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Questions about synonyms of lavish
- What is another word for lavish?
- Lavish has 45 synonyms on Word.ws, such as wasteful, excessive, prodigal, extravagant, extreme, profligate, undue and loose-handed.
- What does lavish mean?
- Lavish means expending or bestowing profusely; profuse; prodigal.
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