EXTRAVAGANCE Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

extravagance

noun

ik-ˈstra-vi-gən(t)s

Definition of extravagance

as in lavishness

the quality or fact of being free or wasteful in the expenditure of money Hollywood stars are famous for the extravagance of their parties

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as in waste

an instance of spending money or resources without care or restraint the purchase of a fur coat was simply the latest of his wife's extravagances

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Recent Examples of extravagance Plus, this figure is the minimum needed—not counting any extra life extravagances like the annual family holiday, private school, or a bigger home. — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026 The two names below Fernandez, though, Kepa Arrizabalaga and Antony, are perhaps the biggest examples of Premier League transfer extravagance. — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 For rooms, the ADA Studio Coastline View room is 816 square feet of glorious view with a king-sized bed, spacious bathroom, and private patio for the ultimate in extravagance and ease. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026 Rather than overwhelming diners with extravagance, each course builds thoughtfully toward the next. — Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for extravagance

Recent Examples of Synonyms for extravagance

Noun

Bezos and Sánchez Bezos received backlash for the event’s lavishness during global hardships.

— Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026
The Vanity Fair of today embodies a certain sort of lavishness—an often unironic appreciation of and yearning for rich people things.

— Naomi Skwarna, hazlitt.net, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of lavishness

Noun

Compaction and decommissioning The remaining low- and intermediate-level waste is then loaded into 165-liter steel drums.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
Fabscrap has promoted co-founder Camille Tagle to executive director as the New York textile waste nonprofit marks its 10th anniversary and looks to expand its waste-diversion operations.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of waste

Noun

His generosity is so well known, in fact, that an industry of lobbyists, lawyers and other insiders has reportedly sprung up to facilitate clemency for wealthy criminals.

— Caren Morrison, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026
Those closest to Bonnie will remember her warmth, humour, generosity and extraordinary ability to bring people together.

— Zac Ntim, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of generosity

Noun

Alongside the luxury of the town, built on a former Greek and Phoenician colony, is its artistic and literary history.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
Following the closure of Faviken in 2019, Nilsson has pivoted to quiet luxury on the shores of Bjäre—and his inn, co-managed by chef Frida Nilsson and Noma alum Daniella Rebelo, is the hottest opening in Sweden this year.

— Michelle Tchea, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of luxury

Noun

Here, those extra voices vastly outnumber the two main characters, leading to a profusion of confusing subplots that stray away from the main themes.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026
During our time there, we were treated to a three-course chef’s tasting menu that was a paean to the summer; think a profusion of tomatoes, stone fruit, local soft cheeses, and edible flowers.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026