word
Extravagance
Eh-KSTRA-vuh-guhns
/ɛˈkstrævʌɡʌns/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
extravagance
Dictionary meaning
Excessive spending.
Examples
- The monarch was known around the world for their extravagance.
- We were surprised by the extravagance of their description.
Synonyms: prodigality, lavishness, highlife, high life
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