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extravagant

ex·trav·a·gant [ ik strávvəgənt ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. spending too much: characterized by excessive or wasteful spending
was criticized for her extravagant lifestyle

2. unreasonably high in price: unreasonably high in price or cost

3. beyond what is reasonable: exaggerated or unreasonable
an extravagant claim

4. flamboyant: profusely or exaggeratedly decorated, decorative, or showy

5. abundant: existing or produced in quantity
extravagant praise

[14th century. < medieval Latin< Latin extra "outside" + vagari "wander"]

ex·trav·a·gant·ly adverb
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