extravaganza

ex·trav·a·gan·za

noun \ik-ˌstra-və-ˈgan-zə\

Definition of EXTRAVAGANZA

1

: a literary or musical work marked by extreme freedom of style and structure and usually by elements of burlesque or parody

2

: a lavish or spectacular show or event

3

: something extravagant

Examples of EXTRAVAGANZA

1. <the over-the-top extravaganzas that are usually staged at halftime during the Super Bowl>

Origin of EXTRAVAGANZA

Italian estravaganza, literally, extravagance, from estravagante extravagant, from Medieval Latin extravagant-, extravagans

First Known Use: 1754

Related to EXTRAVAGANZA

Synonyms: circus, pageant, raree-show, spectacle, spectacular

Related Words: display, exhibit, exhibition, exposition

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Other Performing Arts Terms

diva, dramaturgy, loge, prestidigitation, proscenium, supernumerary, zany

Rhymes with EXTRAVAGANZA

heroic stanza