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Definition extravagant in British English

extravagant adjective

adjective
/ɪkˈstrævəɡənt/
1

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

Example

an extravagant present

Example

It would be too extravagant to go by taxi.

Synonyms and related words
expensive costly exclusive
1.1

using too much of something

Example

an extravagant use of natural resources

Example

Someone has 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 British English