Main Entry: ex·trav·a·gant

Pronunciation: \ik-ˈstra-vi-gənt\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Medieval Latin extravagant-, extravagans, from Latin extra- + vagant-, vagans, present participle of vagari to wander about, from vagus wandering

Date: 15th century

1 a obsolete : strange, curious b archaic : wandering
2 a : exceeding the limits of reason or necessity <extravagant claims> b : lacking in moderation, balance, and restraint <extravagant praise> c : extremely or excessively elaborate <an extravagant display>
3 a : spending much more than necessary <has always been extravagant with her money> b : profuse, lavish
4 : extremely or unreasonably high in price <an extravagant purchase>

synonyms see excessive

— ex·trav·a·gant·ly adverb