Definition of Extravagant
Extravagant
ex·trav·a·gant
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
spending more money or using more resources than necessary, lacking restraint or moderation in consumption;
e.g. He is extravagant and buys expensive gifts for his friends.
(adjective)
extremely generous and plentiful/abundant, excessively elaborate;
e.g. The party had an extravagant menu and far more food than anyone could eat.
(adjective)
unreasonably expensive, costing an excessive amount of money;
e.g. We do not go to that store due to their extravagant prices.
(adjective)
absurd, exceeding considerations of necessity, reason, or balance;
e.g. It was easy to see that his extravagant statements were all untrue.
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spend a fortune
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