Extravagante (en. Extravagant)
/ɛkstravɪɡant/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
That which deviates from the common or ordinary, especially in style or behavior.
His way of dressing is very extravagant.
Su forma de vestir es muy extravagante.
That which wastes or spends without moderation.
She organized an extravagant party that cost a fortune.
Organizó una fiesta extravagante que costó una fortuna.
That which is surprising or striking due to its originality.
The artist presented an extravagant work that left everyone speechless.
El artista presentó una obra extravagante que dejó a todos boquiabiertos.
Etymology
From Latin 'extravagans', meaning 'that strays from the path'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to live in an extravagant manner
To lead a lifestyle that is lavish and out of the ordinary.
vivir de manera extravagante
extravagant ideals
Ideas that are uncommon and often considered difficult to accomplish.
ideales extravagantes
extravagant fashion
Dressing styles that are very eye-catching and unconventional.
moda extravagante
Related Words
extravagance
Quality of being extravagant.
extravagancia
eccentric
A person who behaves in an unconventional or rare manner.
excéntrico
original
That which is new or different in its form or style.
original
Slang Meanings
Luxurious and excessive.
That mansion is so extravagant that it looks like it’s from a movie.
Esa mansión es tan extravagante que parece de una película.
Uncommon or rare in a positive way.
The new bar is quite extravagant; they have cocktails never seen before.
El nuevo bar es bastante extravagante, tienen cócteles nunca antes vistos.