[more extravagant; most extravagant] 1 a : more than is usual, necessary, or proper
▪ He went to extravagant [=elaborate, extreme] lengths to impress his boss. ▪ The brunch featured an extravagant [=lavish] assortment of entrees. ▪ extravagant praise ▪ The company has been making extravagant claims/promises about the drug's effectiveness.
b : very fancy
▪ an extravagant display ▪ The film is notable for its extravagant settings and special effects. 2 a : very expensive and not necessary
▪ an extravagant purchase ▪ We're going on a less extravagant vacation this year.
b : spending a lot of money
▪ On my income, I can't afford to be extravagant. [=I can't afford to buy expensive things that I don't need] ▪ Her extravagant spending has to stop.
▪ He went to extravagant [=elaborate, extreme] lengths to impress his boss. ▪ The brunch featured an extravagant [=lavish] assortment of entrees. ▪ extravagant praise ▪ The company has been making extravagant claims/promises about the drug's effectiveness.
b : very fancy
▪ an extravagant display ▪ The film is notable for its extravagant settings and special effects.
▪ an extravagant purchase ▪ We're going on a less extravagant vacation this year.
b : spending a lot of money
▪ On my income, I can't afford to be extravagant. [=I can't afford to buy expensive things that I don't need] ▪ Her extravagant spending has to stop.
— ex·trav·a·gant·ly adverb
▪ Her work was praised extravagantly. ▪ an extravagantly expensive wedding
▪ Her work was praised extravagantly. ▪ an extravagantly expensive wedding







