extravagance

noun
UK: /ɪkˈstræv.ə.ɡəns/
US: /ɪkˈstræv.ə.ɡəns/

  1. The habit of spending more money than you can afford or is reasonable.

    1. Buying that yacht was pure extravagance.
    2. The company's extravagance on business travel led to financial difficulties, impacting overall profitability.

  2. Something that costs more money than you can afford or is reasonable.

    1. A new car is an extravagance for us.
    2. His lifestyle of yachts and private jets is seen by many as an unacceptable extravagance, especially now.

  3. The quality of being elaborate or excessive.

    1. The extravagance of the decorations was overwhelming.
    2. The sheer extravagance of the wedding, from the venue to the cake, left everyone speechless and in awe.

Synonyms

luxury excess

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "extravagance" in English means: The habit of spending more money than you can afford or is reasonable., Something that costs more money than you can afford or is reasonable., The quality of being elaborate or excessive..

The phonetic transcription of "extravagance" is /ɪkˈstræv.ə.ɡəns/ in British English and /ɪkˈstræv.ə.ɡəns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "extravagance": luxury, excess.

Example usage of "extravagance": "Buying that yacht was pure extravagance.". More examples on the page.