extravagance (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ɪkˈstrævəɡəns/
Definition
Excessive spending of money or resources, or the quality of being wasteful and luxurious.
Examples
The sheer extravagance of the wedding left many guests speechless.
He was criticized for his personal extravagance while the company faced financial difficulties.
Despite its extravagance, the elaborate meal was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone present.
How to Use extravagance
- an act of extravagance (collocation)
- A specific instance of excessive spending or luxury. — "Buying a private jet was seen as an act of extravagance."
- extravagance in (prepositional phrase)
- Excessive behavior or spending related to a particular area. — "His extravagance in clothing was well-known among his friends."
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