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noun ex·trav·a·gan·za \ 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

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Examples of extravaganza in a Sentence

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

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Origin and Etymology of extravaganza

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

extravaganza Synonyms

Synonyms
circus, pageant, raree-show, spectacle, spectacular
Related Words
display, exhibit, exhibition, exposition

Other Performing Arts Terms

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

EXTRAVAGANZA Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of extravaganza for English Language Learners

  • : a very large and exciting show or event

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