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Meaning of extravagance
The state of being wastefully or imprudently extravagant
Etymology of extravagance
The word "extravagance" has its roots in the Latin words "extra" meaning "beyond" and "vagari" meaning "to wander"
Historically, the term has been used to describe behavior or actions that go beyond the norms of societal expectations, often in a negative sense
Synonyms
luxury
opulence
lavishness
extravagance
profligacy
prodigality
wastefulness
excess
overindulgence
sumptuousness
splendor
magnificence
grandeur
pomp
ceremony
showiness
flashiness
garishness
gaudiness
tackiness
ostentation
pretension
pretentiousness
extravagancy
excessiveness
overextravagance
imprudence
recklessness
rashness
impetuosity
Definitions
- The quality of being excessively elaborate or luxurious
- * The state of being wastefully or imprudently extravagant
- * An act or instance of wasteful or imprudent extravagance
Usage Examples
- The billionaire's extravagance was on full display at his lavish birthday party
- * The company's extravagance with its marketing budget led to financial difficulties
- * The extravagance of the royal family's lifestyle sparked outrage among the general public
Antonyms
frugality
thriftiness
parsimony
stinginess
miserliness
austerity
simplicity
modesty
humility
restraint
reserve
temperance
prudence
caution
restraint
moderation
sensibleness
reasonableness
judiciousness
thrift
economy
carefulness