Meaning & use
extravagance
Excessive or lavish spending, or behavior that goes beyond what is necessary or reasonable.
See it in a sentence
The couple's wedding was an extravagance far beyond what either family had expected.
He was known for small extravagances, like ordering the most expensive wine on the menu.
A note on using this word
'Extravagance' usually carries mild disapproval, suggesting spending or behavior that is wasteful rather than simply generous.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
frugalitythrift
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