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lavish

[/ˈlævɪʃ/]
adjective, verb
luxuoso, suntuoso, pródigo
1. (adjective) Sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious; characterized by extravagance and expense
They hosted a lavish wedding reception with champagne and caviar.
Eles realizaram uma recepção de casamento luxuosa com champanhe e caviar.
2. (adjective) Expended, displayed, or produced in large quantities or abundantly
The artist gave lavish praise to the young musician.
O artista prodigalizou elogios generosos ao jovem músico.
3. (verb) To expend money or resources generously or extravagantly (usually followed by 'on')
They lavished money on their children's education.
Eles investiram generosamente em dinheiro na educação de seus filhos.
4. (verb) To bestow or give in abundance
She lavished attention on her garden.
Ela dedicou muita atenção ao seu jardim.
NYC Slang
bougie, extra, baller
Synonyms
luxurioussumptuousextravagantopulentgenerousabundant
Antonyms
frugalmodestausterespartanmeagerstingy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
luxuoso, suntuoso, pródigo
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
de luxo, chique
More colloquial usage emphasizing style and fashion
São Paulo
luxuoso, ostentoso
Formal and business-oriented contexts
Portugal
luxuoso, suntuoso, generoso
More traditional European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

lavish praise on someone (prodigar elogios a alguém)
live lavishly (viver luxuosamente)
lavish lifestyle (estilo de vida suntuoso)
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