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Definition extravagant in American English

extravagant adjective

adjective
/ɪkˈstrævəɡənt/
1

spending or costing a lot of money, especially more than is reasonable

Example

an extravagant present

Synonyms and related words
expensive costly exclusive
1.1

using too much of something

Example

an extravagant use of natural resources

Example

We've been very extravagant with paper.

Synonyms and related words
wasteful extravagant prodigal
Example

He made extravagant claims on his son's behalf.

Synonyms and related words
the nuclear option serious severe
Definition extravagant in American English