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lavish

/ˈlævɪʃ/ adjective C1
  1. Expending or bestowing profusely; profuse; prodigal. · lavish of money; lavish of praise
  2. Superabundant; excessive. · lavish spirits· lavish meal

Comparative lavisher · Superlative lavishest

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She never forgot that day; it was so bright and golden and fair, so free from shadow and so lavish of blossom.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 308 · C1
Concealing his sad plight under a merry guise, the Fox indulged in a lavish praise of the water, saying it was excellent beyond measure, and encouraging him to descend.
Three Hundred Aesop's Fables, p. 10 · B2
“Indeed he does, and in a most lavish manner, I can assure you.”
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 552 · C1

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