Extravagant

/ɪkˈstrævəɡənt/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

lacking restraint in spending money or using resources; spending excessively.

The wedding was an extravagant affair with elaborate decorations and a five-course meal.

characterized by excessive or elaborate display; extravagant in appearance or behavior.

His extravagant style of dress attracted a lot of attention at the party.

going beyond what is reasonable or necessary; excessive.

The company's extravagant claims about its product were met with skepticism.

From Latin 'extravagans', present participle of 'extravagari', meaning 'to wander outside' or 'to wander beyond'.

extravagant lifestyle

A way of living characterized by excessive expenditures.

extravagant spending

The act of spending money excessively.

extravagant gifts

Gifts that are overly generous or luxurious.

lavish

Sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious.

opulence

Great wealth or luxuriousness.

excess

An amount of something that is more than necessary.

profligate

Recklessly extravagant or wasteful in the use of resources.

Ballin'

They were ballin' after winning the lottery and throwing extravagant parties.

Living large

After getting a promotion, he started living large and enjoying extravagant vacations.