lavacre

/lavəkrɪ/ or /ləvəkrɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete word for a type of lavish or extravagant display, typically in reference to an excessive or wasteful use of resources.

“The lavish decorations of the ball were a form of lavacre, drawing criticism for the waste and excess.”

Synonyms

  • extravagance
  • lavishness

Antonyms

  • frugality
  • parsimony