wasteful / lavish
verschwenderisch – verschwenderischer – am verschwenderischsten
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wasteful
Using or handling money, time, energy, or other resources in a way that consumes or spends more than necessary.
Sein verschwenderischer Umgang mit Geld führte ihn in große finanzielle Schwierigkeiten.
His wasteful handling of money led to serious financial difficulties.
lavish
Existing or designed in very great, abundant, or luxurious profusion.
Das Hotel war verschwenderisch mit kostbaren Möbeln und goldenen Verzierungen ausgestattet.
The hotel was lavishly furnished with valuable furniture and golden decorations.
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'verschwenderisch' (wasteful / lavish) belongs to the word family of 'verschwenden' (to waste). It is derived from 'Verschwender' (wasteful person), and the ending '-isch' turns it into an adjective.
Sein verschwenderischer Lebensstil belastete bald die ganze Familie.
His wasteful lifestyle soon put a strain on the whole family.
When referring to the use of resources, 'verschwenderisch' (wasteful) is often used with 'mit' and the dative, especially in the expression 'verschwenderisch mit etwas umgehen' (to use something wastefully).
Sie geht verschwenderisch mit dem verfügbaren Wasser um.
She uses the available water wastefully.
The first meaning is often indicated by words such as 'Geld' (money), 'Zeit' (time), 'Energie' (energy), 'Ressourcen' (resources), or 'umgehen mit' (to handle/use). It refers to excessive consumption or expenditure.
Er war verschwenderisch mit seiner Zeit und brachte kaum eine Aufgabe zu Ende.
He was wasteful with his time and barely finished any task.
In the meaning of great or luxurious abundance, 'verschwenderisch' (lavish) is often used with expressions such as 'ausgestattet' (furnished/equipped), 'Pracht' (splendor), or 'Verzierungen' (decorations).
Der Ballsaal glänzte in verschwenderischer Pracht unter zahlreichen Kronleuchtern.
The ballroom shone with lavish splendor beneath numerous chandeliers.
