💎extravagance

noun
/ɪkˈstræv.ə.ɡəns/

Meaning

Excessive spending or lack of restraint in using resources.
lack of restraint in spending money; excessive expense

Example Sentences

His extravagance on luxury cars worried his family.

The wedding celebration was criticized for its unnecessary extravagance.

Example Expressions

live in extravagance

Synonyms

luxury, excess, wastefulness, lavishness, indulgence
Entry 1
luxury, excess, wastefulness, lavishness, indulgence
Entry 2
lavishness, excess, luxury, wastefulness

Antonyms

frugality, thrift, moderation, economy
Entry 1
frugality, thrift, moderation
Entry 2
frugality, thrift, economy, moderation

Collocations

financial extravagance, extravagance in spending, extravagance of style, extravagance and luxury, unnecessary extravagance, lifestyle extravagance
Entry 1
financial extravagance, extravagance in spending, extravagance of style, extravagance and luxury
Entry 2
financial extravagance, unnecessary extravagance, lifestyle extravagance

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