extravagant
spending much more than is necessary or wise; wasteful: an extravagant shopper.
excessively high: extravagant expenses; extravagant prices.
exceeding the bounds of reason, as actions, demands, opinions, or passions.
going beyond what is deserved or justifiable: extravagant praise.
Obsolete. wandering beyond bounds.
Origin of extravagant
1Other words for extravagant
Opposites for extravagant
Other words from extravagant
- ex·trav·a·gant·ly, adverb
- ex·trav·a·gant·ness, noun
- o·ver·ex·trav·a·gant, adjective
- o·ver·ex·trav·a·gant·ly, adverb
- un·ex·trav·a·gant, adjective
- un·ex·trav·a·gant·ly, adverb
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How to use extravagant in a sentence
The trick to making this vacation as special as possible will be to go all-out and do things you wouldn’t ordinarily do, things that feel dreamy and extravagant no matter where you end up.
An electric toothbrush—at once practical and extravagant—makes a surprisingly good gift.
Electric toothbrushes that make great gifts | PopSci Commerce Team | October 1, 2020 | Popular-ScienceThat doesn’t include the extravagant jewels and other trinkets used to adorn them.
Moreover, he has managed to thrive despite being a teetotaler in a political party whose leaders are famed for wheeling and dealing at extravagant late-night drinking sessions.
How the son of strawberry pickers became Japan’s most likely choice for next prime minister | claychandler | September 3, 2020 | FortuneWhen more extravagant luxuries seem out of reach, the index suggests, lipstick is an affordable treat.
It is time for the “lipstick index” to go away for good | Alexandra Ossola | August 6, 2020 | Quartz
At first glance, it might be tempting to interpret this extravagant level of compensation as a victory for the once-humble intern.
Silicon Valley Interns Make a Service Worker’s Yearly Salary In Three Months | Samantha Allen | November 25, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTCostumes worn by each reinvented persona act—in all their extravagant glory—serve as the anchors for the exhibit.
After 11 years at the e-commerce brand, CEO Mark Sebba got an extravagant global-wide send off as he plans to retire.
Martha Stewart Poses for Terry Richardson; Net-a-Porter CEO Gets Epic Send Off | The Fashion Beast Team | July 31, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTExpect rhinestone realness from pop's current queen of all things shiny, girly, and extravagant.
The openings have gone from simplistic to extravagant, featuring funny monologues, dance numbers, and lots of celebrities.
I should have made the dumplings with more fruit in them, master, only Letty cautioned me not to be extravagant with the plums.
The World Before Them | Susanna MoodieImmediately Aguinaldo had fallen captive, all kinds of extravagant and erroneous versions were current as to how it had happened.
The Philippine Islands | John ForemanI thought the little fellow extravagant in his demands, but, rather than lose the chance, submitted.
The Floating Light of the Goodwin Sands | R.M. BallantyneIn their voyage up the river Niger, their description of the scenes is extravagant.
In his dressing-room Diotti was besieged by hosts of people, congratulating him in extravagant terms.
The Fifth String | John Philip Sousa
British Dictionary definitions for extravagant
/ (ɪkˈstrævəɡənt) /
spending money excessively or immoderately
going beyond usual bounds; unrestrained: extravagant praise
ostentatious; showy
exorbitant in price; overpriced
Origin of extravagant
1Derived forms of extravagant
- extravagantly, adverb
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