Extravagance — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ik-ˈstra-vi-gən(t)s/ ex·trav·a·gance

Meaning & Definition of Extravagance

Extravagance (noun)

  1. an instance of excess or prodigality; specifically, an excessive outlay of money
  2. something extravagant
  3. the quality or fact of being extravagant

Extravagance (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the quality or fact of being free or wasteful in the expenditure of money

    "Hollywood stars are famous for the extravagance of their parties"

    similar: extravagancy, lavishness, prodigality, profusion, wastefulness
    related: conspicuous consumption, splurge, bountifulness, generosity, liberality, improvidence, squandering, indulgence, overindulgence, self-indulgence, excess, immoderacy, overkill
    opposite: economy, frugality, penny-pinching
    near: austerity, moderation, restraint, temperance

  2. an instance of spending money or resources without care or restraint

    "the purchase of a fur coat was simply the latest of his wife's extravagances"

    similar: prodigality, waste
    related: indulgence, luxury, splurge, loss, wastage, dissipation, profligacy, profusion, squandering, wastefulness, overindulgence, self-indulgence, excess, immoderacy, overkill
    near: necessity, belt-tightening, conservation, economizing, economy, frugality, parsimony, penny-pinching, saving, scrimping, skimping, thrift, austerity, moderation, restraint, temperance, temperateness

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Extravagance

The most common words with a similar meaning to Extravagance:

extravagancy, lavishness, prodigality, profusion, wastefulness, waste

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Extravagance

Words with the opposite meaning of Extravagance:

economy, frugality, penny-pinching

Related Words for Extravagance

conspicuous consumption, splurge, bountifulness, generosity, liberality, improvidence, squandering, indulgence, overindulgence, self-indulgence, excess, immoderacy, overkill, luxury, loss, wastage, dissipation, profligacy

Near Antonyms of Extravagance

austerity, moderation, restraint, temperance, necessity, belt-tightening, conservation, economizing, parsimony, saving, scrimping, skimping, thrift, temperateness

Origin & Etymology of Extravagance

First known use: 1640

Frequently Asked Questions about Extravagance

What does "Extravagance" mean?

"Extravagance" means an instance of excess or prodigality; specifically, an excessive outlay of money. As a noun, it is defined as: an instance of excess or prodigality; specifically, an excessive outlay of money. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Extravagance"?

Other words for "Extravagance" include extravagancy, lavishness, prodigality, profusion, wastefulness and waste. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Extravagance" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Extravagance"?

There are 24 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Extravagance". Common alternatives include extravagancy, lavishness, prodigality, profusion, wastefulness and waste.

What is the opposite of "Extravagance"?

Antonyms of "Extravagance" include economy, frugality and penny-pinching. Near antonyms include austerity, moderation, restraint and temperance.

How do you use "Extravagance" in a sentence?

Examples of "Extravagance" in a sentence: "Hollywood stars are famous for the extravagance of their parties"; "the purchase of a fur coat was simply the latest of his wife's extravagances".

Is "Extravagance" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Extravagance" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Extravagance"?

"Extravagance" is pronounced /ik-ˈstra-vi-gən(t)s/ and divided into syllables as ex·trav·a·gance.

What is the origin of the word "Extravagance"?

First known use: 1640.