extravagant

6 synonyms and 5 antonyms for extravagant, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Adj — Spending much more money than necessary; lavish or wasteful.

Synonyms

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

excessive

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

exuberant overweening prodigal profligate spendthrift

Synonyms by Meaning

1. adj

Spending much more money than necessary; lavish or wasteful.

“They threw an extravagant party with fireworks and a live orchestra.”

exuberant overweening prodigal profligate spendthrift excessive

Opposites

frugal prudent

2. adj

Exceeding reasonable limits; excessive or over-the-top.

“His extravagant claims about the product turned out to be pure hype.”

Opposites

modest reasonable austere

How to use extravagant

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

extravagant spending extravagant claims extravagant lifestyle

Etymology

From Medieval Latin extravagans, "wandering beyond" — from extra ("beyond") + vagor ("to wander, stray").

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Frequently asked questions

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.

Related words

extravagance extravagation vagabond

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