lavishly

Lavishly is an English adverb describing an action performed in a rich, elaborate, or generous manner. It derives from the adjective lavish, which signals abundance or extravagance.

Usage examples illustrate its range: "They spent lavishly on the wedding," "the hall was lavishly decorated," and "the edition is lavishly illustrated." The sense can apply to spending, decoration, production, or presentation, and it often conveys excess as well as generosity.

Connotations of lavishly vary with context. In praise, it suggests generosity or high quality; in critique, it can imply waste or imprudence. It frequently appears in descriptions of design, philanthropy, media production, and hospitality.

Related terms include lavish (adjective) and lavishness (noun). Common synonyms include extravagant, sumptuous, profuse, and opulent; antonyms include frugal, modest, sparing, and austere. The adverb is paired with verbs of expenditure or display such as spend, decorate, illustrate, fund, and endow.