EXTRAVAGANCY Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

extravagancy

noun

ik-ˈstra-vi-gən(t)-sē

Definition of extravagancy

as in generosity

the quality or fact of being free or wasteful in the expenditure of money warned their spendthrift daughter that she would eventually pay the price for her extravagancy

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Noun

Guelaguetza — also known as Los Lunes del Cerro, or Mondays on the Hill — is a centuries-old celebration rooted in community, generosity and cooperation, where the people of Oaxaca come together through music, dance, food and craftsmanship.

— Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2026
The Gracious Visionary interweaves documentary and reenacted components to tell the story of how his mindset was shaped by learning philosophy, playing cards and the generosity of others.

— Nick Vivarelli for Variety, Robb Report, 20 July 2026

Definition of generosity

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In 1661, King Louis XIV ordered construction that would transform a simple hunting lodge into what eventually became a testament to the lavishness of French royalty.

— Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026
Taking the latter to another level is the new Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series, the first two-seater from the marque’s division devoted to automotive lavishness.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 June 2026

Definition of lavishness

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The Bosnia captain got himself an assist, made a goal-line clearance, and was partly responsible for Cyle Larin’s 78th-minute equaliser, which ensured Canada’s wastefulness didn’t stop them from earning a first World Cup point.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 11 July 2026
The humanitarian consequences of this wastefulness were well documented before last Wednesday.

— Gisela Salim-Peyer, The Atlantic, 1 July 2026

Definition of wastefulness

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In this deep perennial border, Jordin layered tough perennials that deliver a profusion of color in the height of summer, including catmint, ‘Millenium’ allium, ‘Cinderella’ milkweed, and clary sage.

— Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2026
Many of these tracks barely touch two minutes, sometimes not even 90 seconds, and with such a profusion of directions, certain ideas feel fleeting to the point of frustration.

— Oba Awolowo, Pitchfork, 3 July 2026

Definition of profusion

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