Synonyms of splurge

splurge 1 of 2

verb

as in to consume

informal to spend more money than usual on something for yourself

You should let yourself splurge once in a while.

Related Words

• consume
• lose
• spend
• exhaust
• waste
• indulge
• overspend
• deplete
• lavish
• blow
• squander
• impoverish
• throw away
• shoot
• misspend
• run through
• dissipate
• trifle (away)
• overindulge
• expend
• fritter (away)
• fiddle away
• disburse
• lay out

Dissimilar Words

• save
• protect
• preserve
• hoard
• conserve
• lay up
• economize
• skimp
• scrimp

splurge

2 of 2

noun

as in indulgence

Related Words

• indulgence
• luxury
• extravagance
• prodigality
• wastage
• waste
• squandering
• wastefulness
• profligacy
• dissipation
• profusion
• overindulgence
• loss
• overkill
• excess
• self-indulgence
• immoderacy

Dissimilar Words

• necessity
• saving
• thrift
• economy
• conservation
• frugality
• parsimony
• skimping
• restraint
• scrimping
• economizing
• moderation
• belt-tightening
• austerity
• temperance
• penny-pinching
• temperateness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of splurge

Verb

Investors are overlooking the growth potential of German consumer giant Henkel's burgeoning haircare business as even cautious consumers continue to splurge on self-care routines, according to Barclays. — Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026

Now is a smart time to splurge; discounts on colorful Fazeek glassware, Georg Jensen tabletop items, and cozy Pendleton throws are up to 25% off, with prices slated to increase after the sales event ends today. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026

Noun

For this story, Jessie scoured Nordstrom for a variety of ways to wear chocolate brown suede, including some more affordable options and splurge-worthy investments. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 13 Oct. 2026

One way this splurge could pay for itself is by raising productivity, or output per worker, and energizing the entire economy. — Ruchir Sharma, Foreign Affairs, 13 Oct. 2026