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extravagant

adjective
ex·​trav·​a·​gant | \ ik-ˈstra-vi-gÉ™nt How to pronounce extravagant (audio) \

Definition of extravagant

1a : exceeding the limits of reason or necessity extravagant claims
b : lacking in moderation, balance, and restraint extravagant praise
c : extremely or excessively elaborate an extravagant display
2 : extremely or unreasonably high in price an extravagant purchase
3a : spending much more than necessary has always been extravagant with her money
b : profuse, lavish
4a archaic : wandering
b obsolete : strange, curious
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Other Words from extravagant

extravagantly adverb

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excessive, immoderate, inordinate, extravagant, exorbitant, extreme mean going beyond a normal limit. excessive implies an amount or degree too great to be reasonable or acceptable. excessive punishment immoderate implies lack of desirable or necessary restraint. immoderate spending inordinate implies an exceeding of the limits dictated by reason or good judgment. inordinate pride extravagant implies an indifference to restraints imposed by truth, prudence, or good taste. extravagant claims for the product exorbitant implies a departure from accepted standards regarding amount or degree. exorbitant prices extreme may imply an approach to the farthest limit possible or conceivable but commonly means only to a notably high degree. extreme shyness

Examples of extravagant in a Sentence

The company has been making extravagant claims about the drug's effectiveness. The film is notable for its extravagant settings and special effects. We're going on a less extravagant vacation this year. Her extravagant spending has to stop.
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Recent Examples on the Web

 As his megalomania and isolation grew, Mr. Mugabe’s rhetoric became more extravagant and bizarre. — Glenn Frankel, Washington Post, "Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwean leader who helped liberate and destroy his country, dies at 95," 6 Sep. 2019 Home prices within the Deer Valley Resort -- less than three miles from the Park City slopes -- are even more extravagant. — Shelly Hagan And Wei Lu, chicagotribune.com, "These are the best places to own a vacation home in the US," 27 Aug. 2019 Buttigieg, a combat veteran who has positioned himself as one of the centrists in the field, seemed more adept than Biden at distancing himself from the progressives' more extravagant promises. — Todd J. Gillman, Dallas News, "Harris chides Biden on civil rights at fiery Dem debate, as Sanders fades and Buttigieg shines," 27 June 2019 Oliver’s dad obviously opted to get a more extravagant cut for the cat that involved getting rings of fur shaved off around the pet’s body. — Kelli Bender, PEOPLE.com, "Cat Goes to Groomer for a Haircut, Leaves Looking Like the Feline Version of a Slinky," 11 June 2019 While most newlyweds receive dishes and home goods for a wedding gift, Harry and Meghan got something a bit more extravagant. — Michelle Gant, Fox News, "Queen Elizabeth gives Harry and Meghan country home as wedding gift," 4 June 2018 But that grand spirit from a more emotionally extravagant time was evident at the first of three performances on Saturday in a mixed package that’s still recommended — heartily — to anyone who has ever loved this opera. — David Patrick Stearns, Philly.com, "Love 'Tosca'? Philadelphia Orchestra's staging doesn't disappoint," 13 May 2018 Next in line were one of the more extravagant inclusions in the line up: Creedence Clearwater Revisited. — Billboard Argentina, Billboard, "Argentina's Cosquín Rock 2018: Unforgettable Blend of Classic, Upcoming Artists," 23 Feb. 2018 There are more extravagant options available also, some of which come loaded with water-sport toys like seabobs and jet skis. — Amy Louise Bailey, Harper's BAZAAR, "The Fashion Girl's Guide to Ibiza," 17 Oct. 2017

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First Known Use of extravagant

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 4b

History and Etymology for extravagant

Middle English, from Middle French, from Medieval Latin extravagant-, extravagans, from Latin extra- + vagant-, vagans, present participle of vagari to wander about, from vagus wandering

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More Definitions for extravagant

extravagant

adjective
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English Language Learners Definition of extravagant

: more than is usual, necessary, or proper
: very fancy
: very expensive and not necessary

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extravagant

adjective
ex·​trav·​a·​gant | \ ik-ˈstra-vÉ™-gÉ™nt How to pronounce extravagant (audio) \

Kids Definition of extravagant

1 : going beyond what is reasonable or suitable extravagant praise
2 : wasteful especially of money

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extravagantly adverb

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