extravagant
adjective
ex·trav·a·gant
ik-ˈstra-vi-gənt 
1
a
: exceeding the limits of reason or necessity
extravagant claims
b
: lacking in moderation, balance, and restraint
extravagant praise
c
: extremely or excessively elaborate
an extravagant display
2
: extremely or unreasonably high in price
an extravagant purchase
3
extravagantly
adverb
Synonyms
Examples of extravagant in a Sentence
The company has been making extravagant claims about the drug's effectiveness.
The film is notable for its extravagant settings and special effects.
We're going on a less extravagant vacation this year.
Her extravagant spending has to stop.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Known for her extravagant Halloween costumes over the years, Klum and her husband Tom arrived as female and male versions of E.T. from Steven Spielberg's 1982 film E.T.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
The figures exude contemporary confidence and high drama in the extravagant Rococo style setting.
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Starring supermodel Twiggy in her first starring role, the film was an adaptation of a popular stage musical and provided the fantastical visual imagination of Russell a fertile playground for extravagant production numbers.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
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David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Known for her extravagant Halloween costumes over the years, Klum and her husband Tom arrived as female and male versions of E.T. from Steven Spielberg's 1982 film E.T.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
The figures exude contemporary confidence and high drama in the extravagant Rococo style setting.
Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.
—Natasha Gural, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Starring supermodel Twiggy in her first starring role, the film was an adaptation of a popular stage musical and provided the fantastical visual imagination of Russell a fertile playground for extravagant production numbers.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Extravagant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extravagant. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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extravagant
adjective
ex·trav·a·gant
ik-ˈstrav-i-gənt
1
: going beyond what is reasonable or suitable
extravagant praise
2
: wasteful especially of money
extravagant spending
extravagantly
adverb
Etymology
Middle English extravagaunt "wandering away, going beyond the usual limits," from early French extravagant (same meaning), from Latin extravagant-, extravagans (same meaning), from earlier extra- "outside, beyond" and vagari "to wander away" — related to vagabond
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