Lavish
Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2005 10:26 pm
From etymonline.com:
Probably the most common phrase that uses this word as a verb is "lavish with praise", but it doesn't have to be limited to that usage by any means.
On a side note, in glancing through references for this word, I discovered a synonym to the adjective form: Lucullan
-Tim
I just think this is a cool word. I heard it used today and thought I should post it here.lavish (adj.)
1469, from M.Fr. lavasse (n.), from O.Fr. lavache "torrent (of rain), deluge," from laver "to wash," from L. lavare "to wash" (see lave). The verb is first recorded 1542.
Probably the most common phrase that uses this word as a verb is "lavish with praise", but it doesn't have to be limited to that usage by any means.
On a side note, in glancing through references for this word, I discovered a synonym to the adjective form: Lucullan
I suspect that Lucullan would be more commonly used in England...SYLLABICATION: Lu·cul·lan
PRONUNCIATION: l-kln
ADJECTIVE: 1. Lavish; luxurious. 2. Of or relating to Lucullus or his luxurious banquets.
ETYMOLOGY: After Lucius Licinius Lucullus.
-Tim