adj.
Pronunciation: ' la-vish
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English laves, lavage, probably from Middle French lavasse, lavache downpour of rain, from laver to wash ― more at LAVAGE
Date: 15th century
1 : expending or bestowing profusely : PRODIGAL
2 a : expended or produced in abundance b : marked by profusion or excess
synonyms see PROFUSE
– lav · ish · ly adverb
– lav · ish · ness noun