extravagance
12 synonyms and 3 antonyms for extravagance, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Spending far more money than is necessary or reasonable.
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extravagancy
highlife
irregularity
lavishness
prodigality
profusion
recklessness
unreasonableness
wildness
profligacy
Antonyms
How to use extravagance
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a display of extravagance
an extravagance she allows herself
Etymology
From French extravagance, from Medieval Latin extra ("beyond") + vagor ("to wander") — literally "wandering beyond bounds."
Full origin of extravagance →Frequently asked questions
What does “extravagance” mean?
The word “extravagance” means spending far more money than is necessary or reasonable. In plain terms, spending or behaviour that goes way beyond what's reasonable or necessary, usually luxurious.
How do you pronounce “extravagance”?
“Extravagance” is pronounced ihk-STRA-vuh-guhns (/ɪkˈstɹævəɡən(t)s/ in IPA).
How do you use “extravagance” in a sentence?
Here is “extravagance” used in a sentence: “The wedding was a display of pure extravagance, with gold-plated invitations.”
What is another word for “extravagance”?
Words with a similar meaning to “extravagance” include excess, irregularity, lavishness, prodigality, profusion and recklessness.
What is the opposite of “extravagance”?
The opposite of “extravagance” — its antonyms — are frugality, economize and moderation.
What part of speech is “extravagance”?
“Extravagance” is a noun.
Where does the word “extravagance” come from?
The word “extravagance” comes from Medieval Latin. From French extravagance, from Medieval Latin extra ("beyond") + vagor ("to wander") — literally "wandering beyond bounds.".
How many meanings does “extravagance” have?
“Extravagance” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: spending far more money than is necessary or reasonable.
