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.
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.
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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