extravagant
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Adj — Spending much more money than necessary; lavish or wasteful.
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Etymology
From Medieval Latin extravagans, "wandering beyond" — from extra ("beyond") + vagor ("to wander, stray").
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What does “extravagant” mean?
The word “extravagant” means spending much more money than necessary; lavish or wasteful. In plain terms, excessive, lavish, or over-the-top, especially with money or claims.
How do you pronounce “extravagant”?
“Extravagant” is pronounced ihk-STRA-vuh-guhnt (/ɪkˈstɹævəɡənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “extravagant” in a sentence?
Here is “extravagant” used in a sentence: “They threw an extravagant party with fireworks and a live orchestra.”
What part of speech is “extravagant”?
“Extravagant” is an adjective.
Where does the word “extravagant” come from?
The word “extravagant” comes from Medieval Latin. From Medieval Latin extravagans, "wandering beyond" — from extra ("beyond") + vagor ("to wander, stray").
Is “extravagant” a common word?
“Extravagant” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “extravagant” have?
“Extravagant” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: spending much more money than necessary; lavish or wasteful.