noun
extravagance
ihk-STRA-vuh-guhns
noun
1
Spending far more money than is necessary or reasonable.
"The wedding was a display of pure extravagance, with gold-plated invitations."
2
A specific luxury or indulgence someone treats themselves to.
"A weekly massage is her one extravagance."
How to Use Extravagance
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSpending or behaviour that goes way beyond what's reasonable or necessary, usually luxurious.
Common pairings
a display of extravagance
an extravagance she allows herself
Word Forms
extravagances plural
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Etymology
From French extravagance, from Medieval Latin extra ("beyond") + vagor ("to wander") — literally "wandering beyond bounds."