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lavish Antonyms

Opposite of lavish

Because the opposite of lavish shifts with each meaning, the 19 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious in quality and cost.

Usage Example

"The palace was famous for its austere banquets and ornate gold chandeliers."

Strongest
austere
spartan
modest
Strong
plain
simple
humble

• adjective (Context 2)

Giving, spending, or occurring in generous, abundant, or unstinting amounts.

Usage Example

"The critics were stingy in their praise of the young violinist's debut performance."

Strongest
stingy
miserly
frugal
sparing
Strong
parsimonious
scanty
meager

• verb (Context 3)

To bestow something in generous or extravagant quantities upon someone or something.

Usage Example

"The proud grandparents lavished attention and gifts on their newborn granddaughter."

Strongest
withhold
begrudge
stint
Strong
hoard
deny
skimp

Similar words to lavish

Words similar to lavish shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

sumptuous
shower
opulent
generous
luxurious
unstinting
bountiful
extravagant
See all synonyms of lavish

• Nearby Words

laureate
laurel
laurels
lavish
lavishly
lavishness
law

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Lavish. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/lavish
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