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adjective
- 1. lacking restraint in spending money or using resources: "it was rather extravagant to buy both" Similar Opposite
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The meaning of EXTRAVAGANT is exceeding the limits of reason or necessity. How to use extravagant in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Extravagant.
EXTRAVAGANT definition: 1. spending too much money, or using too much of something: 2. extreme and unreasonable: 3…. Learn more.
Synonyms for EXTRAVAGANT: wasteful, generous, profligate, lavish, prodigal, spendthrift, unthrifty, philanthropical; Antonyms of EXTRAVAGANT: economical, frugal, thrifty, cheap, parsimonious, conserving, stingy, miserly
Extravagant is an adjective that means expensive, excessive, and over the top. A modest chandelier in your dining room is normal. But crystal-studded walls and gold-plated goblets? That's a bit extravagant. If you’re prone to lavish behavior or spending, you’re extravagant.
Extravagant definition: spending much more than is necessary or wise; wasteful. See examples of EXTRAVAGANT used in a sentence.
Someone who is extravagant spends more money than they can afford or uses more of something than is reasonable. My mother thinks I am extravagant with money. American English : extravagant / ɪksˈtrævəgənt /
spending too much money, or using too much of something: the extravagant lifestyle of a movie star. it is extravagant to It was very extravagant of you to buy strawberries out of season. He rarely used taxis, which he regarded as extravagant. the extravagant use of packaging on many products. extreme and unreasonable:
(of ideas, speech or behaviour) very extreme or impressive but not reasonable or practical synonym exaggerated. the extravagant claims/promises of politicians. I was embarrassed by all the extravagant praise I was getting. He had the extravagant gestures and loud voice of an actor. Word Origin.
1. Someone who is extravagant spends more money than they can afford or uses more of something than is reasonable. [...] 2. Something that is extravagant costs more money than you can afford or uses more of something than is reasonable. [...] 3. Extravagant behaviour is extreme behaviour that is often done for a particular effect. [...] More.
Extravagant Definition. ĭk-străvə-gənt. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Origin. Adjective. Filter. adjective. Going beyond reasonable limits; excessive or unrestrained. Extravagant demands. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Unreasonably high in cost; exorbitant. Extravagant fees. American Heritage. Similar definitions.
