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ex·trav·a·gan·za
\ikˌstravəˈganzə, (ˌ)ekˌ- sometimes -gän- or -gȧn-\ noun
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Etymology: Italian estravaganza, stravaganza, literally, extravagance, from estravagante, stravagante, extravagant, from Medieval Latin extravagant-, extravagans
1. : a literary fantasy that is freely imaginative in subject, structure, and development and that often includes elements of burlesque or parody
2.
a. : a musical composition marked by freedom of form and by elements of burlesque or parody
b. : a lavish or spectacular show or event
< a winter sports extravaganza >
especially : a lavish musical production (as a stage show or motion picture) typically marked by spectacular and elaborate settings, unusual scenic effects, costly costuming, a large cast of singers and dancers, extensive choral numbers and choreography, and a loosely unifying theme or plot that is usually light and comic
3.
a. : a decorative article of clothing or a clothing accessory designed or used for a striking ornamental effect
< such extravaganzas as hats of velvet and dresses sprinkled with sequins >
b. : an object that is strikingly unusual and often bizarre; especially : a usually large and opulent architectural structure of freely imaginative design and striking ornamental effects
4. : an effusion or burst of activity that captures or holds one's attention like an extravaganza
< another extravaganza of fun — Ernest Beaglehole > |