🇬🇧🇨🇳 lavish - 奢侈的 : English Lesson

Meaning of "lavish" ("奢侈的"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Lavish describes something that is grand, rich, or over-the-top. If a party has golden balloons, a chocolate fountain, and a petting zoo full of unicorns (okay, maybe just ponies), it’s definitely a lavish party! Lavish things are luxurious, excessive, and sometimes just a little too much.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

The movie star’s house was lavish—her pool even had a pool inside it!

The cat demanded a lavish feast, so I gave him his regular food… but on a gold plate.

Mom said my birthday party was too lavish… but can you ever have too many bouncy castles?

My dog lives a lavish life—he eats steak, naps all day, and never has to do homework.

I wanted a lavish breakfast, so I added whipped cream, chocolate, and sprinkles to my toast.

Anna opened the door to a lavish room: lavish balloons, lavish gold streamers, lavish cakes on lavish tables. Guests laughed, stunned by the bright mess, hands full of sweets. A child popped a balloon and everyone cheered; the lavish show became a warm, loud hug. Anna smiled, relieved and happy.

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This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.

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