lavisher


lav·ish

L0072800 (lăv′ĭsh)adj.1. Characterized by or produced with extravagance and profusion: a lavish buffet. See Synonyms at profuse.2. Immoderate in giving or bestowing; unstinting: The critics were lavish with their praise.tr.v. lav·ished, lav·ish·ing, lav·ish·es 1. To give or bestow in abundance; shower: lavished attention on his customers.2. To give something in abundance to: "The aides began lavishing him with kindnesses" (Kay Marie Porterfield).
[Middle English laves, probably from Old French lavasse, downpour, from laver, to wash, from Latin lavāre; see lave.]
lav′ish·er n.lav′ish·ly adv.lav′ish·ness n.