In a manner marked by exceptional abundance, generosity, or richness.
Reach for it when modifying how something is decorated, supplied, praised, or presented
The stage was lavishly dressed with foliage grown in the school greenhouse.
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warm
Fits when the action reflects openhanded giving
Careful Generously need not imply visual richness or a very large amount.
professional
elaborately
Fits when intricate preparation matters more than quantity
Careful Elaborately decorated work may use modest materials.
formal
abundantly
Fits when plenty of something is available
Careful Abundantly is neutral about beauty, expense, and social display.
formal
extravagantly
Fits when excess itself is part of the description
Careful Extravagantly can condemn poor restraint, unlike approving lavishly.
literary
Fits when depth of color, detail, flavor, or reward is central
Careful Richly can describe intensity without the scale suggested by lavishly.
literary
sumptuously
Fits when sensory luxury in food or furnishings is intended
Careful Sumptuously does not fit praise, funding, or personal attention.
lavishly decorated
The hall was lavishly decorated with paper flowers made by residents.
lavishly illustrated
The field guide is lavishly illustrated with precise watercolor plates.
lavishly praised
The debut novel was lavishly praised by regional critics.
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