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lavishing

/ˈlævɪʃɪŋ/

lavishinggerund / present participle

/ˈlævɪʃɪŋ/

Used attributively as a present participle functioning as an adjective.

Translations

щедрый

She received lavishing praise for her performance.

Она получила щедрые похвалы за своё выступление.

расточительный

He was known for his lavishing lifestyle.

Он был известен своим расточительным образом жизни.

Definitions

Giving or characterized by extravagant or excessive generosity.

The lavishing host spared no expense to entertain his guests.

Synonyms

pouring (on)

lavishingnoun

lavishings

/ˈlæv.ɪʃ.ɪŋ/

Gerund functioning as an uncountable noun referring to the act of bestowing something lavishly.

Definitions

The act or practice of bestowing something in extravagant or excessive quantities.

His constant lavishing of gifts soon emptied his bank account.

Synonyms

lavishverb

lavishing

Gerund

lavished

Past Simple

lavished

Past Participle

lavishing

Gerund

/ˈlæv.ɪʃ/

Definitions

To bestow or expend something in generous or extravagant quantities, often followed by "on" or "upon".

She lavished affection on her grandchildren.

To give or spend something abundantly or without restraint.

The company lavished money on its new headquarters.

Synonyms

pour out

shower

shower with

bestow

bestow upon

heap on

heap upon

dote on

give freely

splurge on

lavishadjective

Definitions

Sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious.

The couple hosted a lavish wedding reception with gourmet food and live entertainment.

Given or produced in abundance.

The garden was filled with lavish blooms, creating a vibrant and colorful display.