Meaning & Definition of word "Extravagance"
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Extravagance
/ɪkˈstræv.ə.ɡəns/
noun:
- 1. excessive or unnecessary expenditure or outlay of money.
- Example: His penchant for extravagance led him to spend lavishly on luxury cars and private jets.
- 2. the quality of being extravagant or wasteful.
- Example: The extravagance of her wedding made headlines across the country.
- 3. an instance of excessive or elaborate spending.
- Example: The gala was criticized for its extravagance in times of economic hardship.
Etymology
Late Middle English: from late Latin extravagantia, from the Latin word extravagari (to wander outside, stray) from extra (outside) + vagari (to wander).
Common Phrases and Expressions
living in luxury:
To live in a state of great comfort and wealth, often involving extravagance.
go on a spending spree:
To spend a lot of money in a short period of time, often extravagantly.
money to burn:
Having more money than is needed, leading to extravagant spending.
Related Words
lavish:
Sumptuous or extravagant, especially in terms of spending.
opulent:
Showing great wealth; luxurious and extravagant.
prodigality:
Excessive spending or wastefulness.
Slang Meanings of extravagance
Meaning: Flaunt
Example Sentence: He likes to flaunt his wealth with extravagant parties.
Meaning: Balling
Example Sentence: She's balling hard with all her extravagant purchases.