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- pronunciation:
- ihk
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
spending excessively or imprudently, or characterized by such spending.
They were an extravagant couple who enjoyed throwing lavish parties.My parents think I'm extravagant with my money.His extravagant lifestyle came to an end when he lost his money due to a risky investment.- synonyms:
- prodigal, profligate, spendthrift
- antonyms:
- economical, frugal, thrifty
- similar words:
- improvident, lavish, unthrifty, wasteful
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definition 2: |
excessive in cost; exorbitant.
It's a lovely ring, but isn't it a bit extravagant?- synonyms:
- exorbitant, steep
- antonyms:
- cheap, reasonable
- similar words:
- costly, dear, expensive, fancy, unreasonable
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definition 3: |
beyond what is reasonable or warranted.
She lavished extravagant praise on him, which caused him a great deal of embarrassment.- synonyms:
- excessive, immoderate, inordinate, profuse, unreasonable
- antonyms:
- economical, moderate, reasonable
- similar words:
- exorbitant, generous, lavish, unwarranted, wild
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related words: |
copious, effusive, extreme, exuberant, fancy, fantastic, gallant, grandiose, luxurious, openhanded, profuse, sensational, steep, stiff, valuable, wild |
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derivations: |
extravagantly (adv.), extravagantness (n.) |
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