extravagance

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Synonyms 1.2.2 Antonyms 1.2.3 Translations 1.2.4 Related terms

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

from medieval Latin: extra + vagari (to wander).

[edit] Noun

extravagance (plural extravagances)

1. excessive or superfluous expenditure of money
2. prodigality as in extravagance of anger, love, expression, imagination, or demands.
   • They spared nothing in obtaining extravagances for each other. Everything was lavish and wildly in excess. They were in love!

[edit] Synonyms

lavishness profusion wildness irregularity excess

prodigality profusion waste unreasonableness recklessness

[edit] Antonyms

• frugality
• economize
• moderation

[edit] Translations

[edit] Related terms

• extravagantly
• extravaganza
• extravagancy
• extravagancies