ex·trav·a·gant
Pronounced:
/ɪkˈstrævɪgənt/
Function:
adjectiveMeaning:
[more ex*trav*a*gant; most ex*trav*a*gant] 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.
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.
—ex·trav·a·gant·ly adverb ▪ Her work was praised extravagantly. ▪ an extravagantly expensive wedding