1. in an abundant manner (Freq. 1) - they were abundantly supplied with food - he thanked her profusely • Syn: abundantly, copiously, profusely • Derived from adjective: copious (for: copiously), abundant (for: abundantly) 2. in a wasteful manner - the United States, up to the 1920s, used fuel lavishly, mainly because it was so cheap • Syn: lavishly • Derived from adjective: lavish (for: lavishly), extravagant 3. in a rich and lavish manner - lavishly decorated • Syn: lavishly, richly • Derived from adjective: rich (for: richly), lavish (for: lavishly)