Someone who is extravagant spends more money than they can afford or uses more of something than is reasonable.
We are not extravagant; restaurant meals are a luxury and designer clothes are out.
I hope you don't think I'm extravagant but I've had the electric fire on for mostof the day.
extravagantlyadverb [ADVERB with verb]
Jeff had shopped extravagantly for presents for the whole family.
2. adjective
Something that is extravagant costs more money than you can afford or uses more of something than is reasonable.
Her Aunt Sallie gave her an uncharacteristically extravagant gift.
Baking a whole cheese in pastry may seem extravagant.
...her extravagant lifestyle.
Synonyms: overpriced, expensive, costly More Synonyms of extravagant
extravagantlyadverb [ADVERB adjective/-ed]
For such a beautifully engineered machine, it is not extravagantly priced .
3. adjective
Extravagant behaviour is extreme behaviour that is often done for a particular effect.
He was extravagant in his admiration of Hellas.
They may make extravagant shows of generosity.
Synonyms: excessive, exaggerated, outrageous, wild More Synonyms of extravagant
extravagantlyadverb [ADVERB with verb, ADVERB adjective]
She had on occasions praised him extravagantly.
...extravagantly bizarre clothes.
4. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]
Extravagant claims or ideas are unrealistic or impractical.
[disapproval]
They have to compete by adorning their products with ever more extravagant claims.
Don't be afraid to consider apparently extravagant ideas.
5. graded adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]
Extravagant entertainments or designs are elaborate and impressive.
...the wildest and most extravagant London parties.
...painting extravagant and bold designs onto wooden frames.
extravagantlygraded adverb [ADVERB adjective/-ed]
The day before announcing his farewell to business, Sir James talked to me in hisextravagantly elegant Paris home.
More Synonyms of extravagant
extravagant in British English
(ɪkˈstrævəɡənt)
adjective
1.
spending money excessively or immoderately
2.
going beyond usual bounds; unrestrained
extravagant praise
3.
ostentatious; showy
4.
exorbitant in price; overpriced
Derived forms
extravagantly (exˈtravagantly)
adverb
Word origin
C14: from Medieval Latin extravagāns, from Latin extra- + vagārī to wander
extravagant in American English
(ɛkˈstrævəgənt; ɪkˈstrævəgənt)
adjective
1. Obsolete
straying beyond bounds; wandering
2.
going beyond reasonable limits; excessive or unrestrained
extravagant demands
3.
too ornate or showy
extravagant designs
4.
costing or spending too much; wasteful
SIMILAR WORDS: exˈcessive, proˈfuse
Derived forms
extravagantly (exˈtravagantly)
adverb
Word origin
ME & Anglo-Fr extravagaunt < ML extravagans, prp. of extravagari, to stray < L extra, beyond + vagari, to wander < vagus: see vague
Examples of 'extravagant' in a sentence
extravagant
What's the most extravagant thing you have bought?
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
They all made extravagant claims for the supernatural.
Christianity Today (2000)
You stole to live an extravagant lifestyle.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Two hundred and fifty pounds was a bit extravagant for a gift to myself.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
He knew the plan was to lure him into something extravagant but was not tempted.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Experts say there is no published scientific evidence to support the extravagant claims.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Their extravagant lifestyle finally drew the attention of fraud investigators.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
But there was no doubting his gifts were extravagant.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The dispute has exposed the extraordinarily extravagant lifestyles of the two brothers.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
It may sound ludicrously extravagant but it's really not as expensive as you might think.
The Sun (2013)
What's the most extravagant thing you have bought?
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
These Games were won partly with extravagant promises about their legacy.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Normally, you get an extravagant amount of praise relative to your effect on the result.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
For most of us a car is a necessity, not an extravagant luxury.
The Sun (2008)
By making an extravagant promise about a highly uncertain year ahead, he gave another.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Surely he's tempted by something extravagant.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
As usual, beware the extravagant claims of merchants.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Japan may be going through hard times, but there is still money for the odd extravagant gesture.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
I am sure he will make it an extravagant party.
The Sun (2010)
In my childhood the telephone was used to make urgent arrangements and to convey urgent news, and an unnecessary phone call was considered extravagant.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
What it says: You live life large and are luxury loving and extravagant.
The Sun (2008)
The new Emir may eschew the extravagant trappings of wealth, but many of his people are less discreet.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
In other languages
extravagant
British English: extravagant /ɪkˈstrævɪɡənt/ ADJECTIVE
Someone who is extravagant spends more money than they can afford or uses more of something than is reasonable.
My mother thinks I am extravagant with money but it is my money and I will spend it on whatever I want.