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extravagant

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪkˈstrævəɡənt/

extravagant means: Using or spending much more than you need, especially money.

adjective

SPENDING TOO MUCHB2

Using or spending much more than you need, especially money.

  • That was an extravagant purchase.
  • They booked an extravagant holiday they could barely afford.
  • Buying a new dress every week seems extravagant.

How to use it: extravagant with something (He is extravagant with money.)

Similar words: wasteful, lavish

Opposites: frugal, economical

Common phrases: extravagant spending, extravagant with money, extravagant gifts, extravagant person

EXCESSIVEC1

Much greater, wilder, or more extreme than is reasonable.

  • He made extravagant promises.
  • Her report offered extravagant praise for a modest success.
  • Nobody believed those extravagant claims about instant wealth.

Similar words: excessive, wild, unrestrained

Opposites: restrained, moderate

Common phrases: extravagant claims, extravagant praise, extravagant promises

Questions about extravagant

What does extravagant mean?

Using or spending much more than you need, especially money.

What is extravagant in other languages?

Türkçe: savurgan · Español: extravagante · Français: dépensier · Deutsch: verschwenderisch · Italiano: dispendioso · 日本語: 浪費的な

How do you pronounce extravagant?

It is pronounced /ɪkˈstrævəɡənt/.

How do you use extravagant in a sentence?

That was an extravagant purchase. They booked an extravagant holiday they could barely afford.

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