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extravagance

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/ɨʃtɾɐvɐˈɡɐ̃siɐ/ex·tra·va·gan·ci·a

Definition

1

Behaviour, action, or object that stands out for being excessive, exaggerated, or outside normal standards.

Usage examples

His extravagance in dressing was known to everyone.
The palace was an example of architectural extravagance.

Common combinations

extravagance in dressarchitectural extravaganceextravagant spending