Definitions
- Describing something that is abundant or plentiful. - Referring to something that is done with great detail or complexity. - Talking about something that is done with a lot of skill or talent.
- Describing something that is done in an extravagant or excessive manner. - Referring to something that is done with a lot of money or resources. - Talking about something that is done with a lot of luxury or opulence.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something done with abundance or excess.
- 2Both words can be used to describe something done with skill or talent.
- 3Both words are adverbs that modify verbs or adjectives.
What is the difference?
- 1Degree: Lavishly implies a higher degree of excess or extravagance than richly.
- 2Resources: Lavishly often implies the use of a lot of money or resources, while richly does not necessarily involve a large amount of resources.
- 3Luxury: Lavishly often implies luxury or opulence, while richly does not necessarily involve luxury.
- 4Tone: Lavishly can have a negative connotation of wastefulness or excess, while richly is generally more positive.
- 5Usage: Lavishly is more commonly used to describe spending or decoration, while richly is more versatile and can be used in various contexts.
Remember this!
Richly and lavishly are both adverbs that describe something done with abundance or excess. However, lavishly implies a higher degree of excess or extravagance, often involving a lot of money or resources and luxury. On the other hand, richly describes something done with great detail, complexity, or skill, without necessarily involving a large amount of resources or luxury.
