extravagant
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Britannica Dictionary definition of EXTRAVAGANT
[more extravagant; most extravagant]
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a
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more than is usual, necessary, or proper
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He went to extravagant [=elaborate, extreme] lengths to impress his boss.
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The brunch featured an extravagant [=lavish] assortment of entrees.
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extravagant praise
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The company has been making extravagant claims/promises about the drug's effectiveness.
b
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very fancy
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an extravagant display
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The film is notable for its extravagant settings and special effects.
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a
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very expensive and not necessary
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an extravagant purchase
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We're going on a less extravagant vacation this year.
b
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spending a lot of money
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On my income, I can't afford to be extravagant. [=I can't afford to buy expensive things that I don't need]
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Her extravagant spending has to stop.
— extravagantly
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Her work was praised extravagantly.
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an extravagantly expensive wedding
