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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Known for its extravagant style, D&G has been selling brooches for men since entering the jewellery world in 2015, and they are "still important in more formal collections", a spokesperson said.
From Barron's
Now the fast-growing luxury cruise segment is targeting well-heeled travelers looking for a more-private and extravagant experience.
Cologne is a personal choice, true — but it’s eminently regiftable, after one surreptitious spray, and it’s a luxury that can feel too extravagant to purchase for oneself, especially in a climate of economic uncertainty.
From MarketWatch
Go see this master of gripping narratives, fastidious painting technique and extravagant propaganda while you can.
He staged extravagant runway shows as well: one at Rome’s Trevi Fountain for Fendi, another at the pyramids at Giza for Dior.
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