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extravagance
noun ex·trav·a·gance \ik-ˈstra-vi-gən(t)s\
: the act or practice of spending a lot of money : wasteful or careless spending
: a special purchase that costs more than you usually spend
: the quality of something that is very expensive or fancy : an extravagant quality
Full Definition of EXTRAVAGANCE
1
a : an instance of excess or prodigality; specifically : an excessive outlay of money b : something extravagant <a new car is an extravagance we can't afford>
2
: the quality or fact of being extravagant <the extravagance of the decorations>
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First Known Use of EXTRAVAGANCE
1640
Related to EXTRAVAGANCE
- Synonyms
- extravagancy, lavishness, prodigality, profusion, wastefulness
- Antonyms
- economy, frugality, penny-pinching
EXTRAVAGANCE Defined for Kids
extravagance
noun ex·trav·a·gance \ik-ˈstra-və-gəns\
Definition of EXTRAVAGANCE for Kids
1
: the wasteful or careless spending of money
2
: something that is wasteful especially of money <A new car is an extravagance he can't afford.>
3
: the quality or fact of being wasteful especially of money
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