Definition of lavishly

The word "lavishly" stems from the Old French word "laviss," meaning "to wash." Over time, it transitioned to refer to the act of "washing" something with abundance, like a luxurious bath. This sense of plentiful abundance led to its current meaning, describing something generously provided or adorned. The "-ly" suffix, a common English marker for adverbs, transforms the adjective "lavish" into the adverb "lavishly," signifying an action done in a lavish manner.