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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Last month, six women interviewed by the Times described concerning behavior by Platner, including excessive drinking, infidelity, and, in one account, physical intimidation.

— Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Black residents of the city have expressed fear of harassment and concerns about trading high crime for excessive policing.

— Suzanne Gamboa, NBC news, 6 July 2026

Definition of excessive

Adjective

The National Weather Service said cool air from the north will push the heat dome, responsible for a heat wave that started midweek, south and west in the coming days, relieving some of the most extreme temperatures in the Northeast.

— Dennis Romero, NBC news, 5 July 2026
The laminate reinforces the glass to create a shatter-resistant barrier, preventing shards of glass from flying out during extreme weather.

— Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026

Definition of extreme

Adjective

England’s 2-1 victory against Mexico — and that insane Azteca Stadium crowd — also was richly deserved.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026
Allowing Trump to declare insane levels of tariffs would have been really bad for the economy and bad for Republicans.

— Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 6 July 2026

Definition of insane

Adjective

For Holland, Buffett, and Musk, accumulating wealth hasn’t necessarily translated into extravagant spending.

— Preston Fore, Fortune, 7 July 2026
Northland through my eyes Kansas City’s time in the limelight hosting World Cup matches and extravagant watch parties is quickly approaching its end.

— Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026

Definition of extravagant

Adjective

That marks a steep decline of 74% from the movie's already-poor $37 million debut, a much bigger drop than is typical for a summer superhero film.

— Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 5 July 2026
In the tourney, Zellers had five goals and three assists in five games and made a steep climb up the depth chart.

— Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 5 July 2026

Definition of steep

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