Definitions
- Describing an action or behavior that is done without holding back or being stingy. - Referring to a generous and abundant amount of something given or provided. - Talking about a person who is willing to give or help without hesitation or reservation.
- Describing an action or behavior that is done in an extravagant or excessive manner. - Referring to a generous and luxurious amount of something given or provided. - Talking about a person who spends money or resources in a lavish or extravagant way.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe an abundance or generosity of something.
- 2Both words can be used to describe actions or behaviors.
- 3Both words can be used to describe people who are giving or generous.
- 4Both words have an adverb form.
What is the difference?
- 1Degree: Lavishly implies a higher degree of abundance or generosity than unstintingly.
- 2Excess: Lavishly can have a negative connotation of excess or wastefulness, while unstintingly does not.
- 3Purpose: Unstintingly emphasizes the willingness to give or help, while lavishly emphasizes the extravagance or luxury of what is given.
- 4Tone: Unstintingly has a positive and appreciative tone, while lavishly can have a negative or critical tone.
- 5Usage: Unstintingly is less common and more formal than lavishly, which is more commonly used in everyday language.
Remember this!
Unstintingly and lavishly both describe an abundance or generosity of something, but they differ in degree, purpose, tone, and usage. Unstintingly emphasizes the willingness to give or help without holding back, while lavishly emphasizes the extravagance or luxury of what is given. Lavishly has a higher degree of abundance or generosity than unstintingly, but it can also have a negative connotation of excess or wastefulness. Unstintingly is less common and more formal than lavishly, which is more commonly used in everyday language.
