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Definition extravagance in American English

extravagance noun

noun
/ɪkˈstrævəɡəns/
1

the practice of spending a lot of money, especially more than you should

Synonyms and related words
indulgence decadence self-indulgence
1.1

something that you spend a lot of money on, especially more than you should

Example

My main extravagances are shoes and perfume.

Synonyms and related words
extravagance rip-off
2

the extreme, unusual, or unreasonable quality of something

Synonyms and related words
difference contrast distinction
Definition extravagance in American English