extravagant
Americanadjective
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spending much more than is necessary or wise; wasteful.
an extravagant shopper.
- Synonyms:
- prodigal , spendthrift , imprudent
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excessively high.
extravagant expenses; extravagant prices.
- Synonyms:
- inordinate , excessive , immoderate
- Antonyms:
- moderate
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exceeding the bounds of reason, as actions, demands, opinions, or passions.
- Synonyms:
- preposterous , absurd , wild , fantastic , unrestrained , unreasonable
- Antonyms:
- reasonable
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going beyond what is deserved or justifiable.
extravagant praise.
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Obsolete. wandering beyond bounds.
adjective
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spending money excessively or immoderately
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going beyond usual bounds; unrestrained
extravagant praise
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ostentatious; showy
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exorbitant in price; overpriced
Other Word Forms
- extravagantly adverb
- extravagantness noun
- overextravagant adjective
- overextravagantly adverb
- unextravagant adjective
- unextravagantly adverb
Etymology
Origin of extravagant
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Medieval Latin extrāvagant-, stem of extrāvagāns “wandering beyond,” present participle of extrāvagārī “to wander beyond,” from extrā- extra- + vagārī “to wander”
Example Sentences
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Murphy’s extravagant abode is a far cry from his very humble upbringing in Brooklyn, N.Y., where he was raised in public housing by his telephone operator mother, Lillian Laney, and police officer dad, Charles Murphy.
From MarketWatch
Plus, included eyes and mouth stickers give your extravagant purchase a down-to-earth persona.
Brooks, who loves musicals more than any other sort of film, is known for her deep understanding of color and her ability to use close-ups and capture details even in the most extravagant dance number.
From Los Angeles Times
After taking power in a coup in 1965, the former general changed the country's name to Zaire, installed a single-party system, muzzled the opposition and embezzled taxpayers' money with abandon to fund an extravagant lifestyle.
From Barron's
At the same time, other advisers say that some people might not be able to keep their extravagant ways in check, making an annuity could be a safer option.
From MarketWatch
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