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be lavish

[/bi ˈlævɪʃ/]
verb phrase
ser pródigo, ser generoso, ser suntuoso
1. to spend money, resources, or effort in a luxurious or extravagant manner
She tends to be lavish when it comes to celebrating special occasions.
Ela tende a ser pródiga quando se trata de celebrar ocasiões especiais.
2. to display wealth or luxury in an ostentatious way
The hotel is lavish with its accommodations and amenities.
O hotel é suntuoso com suas acomodações e comodidades.
3. to give or bestow something in generous or abundant quantities
They were lavish with their praise for the young artist.
Eles foram generosos com seus elogios ao jovem artista.
NYC Slang
go big, ball out, splurge
Synonyms
be extravagantbe luxuriousbe generousbe opulentbe sumptuous
Antonyms
be frugalbe stingybe economicalbe thriftybe austere

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser pródigo, ser generoso
common usage in informal and formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
ser pródigo, gastar com pompa
emphasis on ostentatious spending
São Paulo
ser luxuoso, ser generoso
focus on luxury and abundance
Portugal
ser pródigo, ser suntuoso
formal usage, similar to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

lavish someone with attention
lavish praise on someone
live lavishly
a lavish lifestyle
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