OVEREXTRAVAGANT Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

overextravagant

adjective

ˌō-vər-ik-ˈstra-vi-gənt

Definition of overextravagant

as in excessive

going beyond a normal or acceptable limit in degree or amount no musician could live up to the overextravagant praise that was heaped on that promising violinist

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Adjective

Even so, the view here is that the harsh criticism of Romo and Nantz has been excessive among some media critics.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2026
In The Anxious Generation, Jonathan Haidt argues that overparenting and excessive screen time are driving declines in youth mental health.

— Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of excessive

Adjective

The combination of extreme heat and high demand for sites — which means not everyone can visit in the morning — is adding urgency to sun protection.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
Phillips-Fein recently talked to CNN about how those ideals have eroded in recent years and why some working- class and poor people embrace the belief that extreme inequality is good for America.

— John Blake, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of extreme

Adjective

The new season has been absolutely insane through four episodes as the hunt to save Joe (Zoe Saldaña) from her kidnappers is underway.

— David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
If Gigi is malintentioned and insane and a homewrecker, there’s no story, right?

— Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of insane

Adjective

Despite all of this potential economic turmoil on the Canadian side, Carney still concluded that at the end of the day, the cost of acceding to Washington’s extravagant demands was higher than the cost of job losses and strain on a key industry.

— Daniel DePetris, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Their journey leads them through an extravagant amusement park built on the grounds of a drug lord’s former estate.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of extravagant

Adjective

This rainfall may produce life threatening flooding and mudslides, especially in steep terrain and over areas that were affected recently by Hurricane Lala.

— Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
Growth-stage companies currently forced into private placements at steep discounts and significant dilution to existing shareholders would gain a transparent, public alternative.

— Cromwell Coulson, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026

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