extravagant  /ɪkˈstrævɪgənt/ adjective |
comparative and superlative forms: more extravagant; most extravagant
1 a : more than is usual, necessary, or proper • He went toextravagant [=elaborate, extreme] lengths to impress his boss. • The brunch featured an extravagant [=lavish] assortment of entrees. • extravagant praise • The company has been making extravagantclaims/promises about the drug’s effectiveness.
1 b : very fancy • an extravagant display • The film is notable for itextravagant settings and special effects.
2 a : very expensive and not necessary • an extravagant purchase • We're going on a less extravagant vacation this year.
2 b : spending a lot of money • On my income, I can’t afford to beextravagant. [=I can't afford to buy expensive things that I don't need] • Her extravagant spending has to stop.
— extravagantly adverb • Her work was praised extravagantly. • an extravagantly expensive wedding
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