■ adjective
1》 sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious.
2》 giving or given in profusion.
■ verb ( ~ something on ) bestow something in generous or extravagant quantities on.
Derivatives
~ly adverb
~ness noun
Origin
ME (asnoun denoting profusion): from OFr. lavasse 'deluge of rain', from laver 'to wash', from L. lavare .