Noun: extravagance ik'stra-vu-gun(t)s or ek'stra-vu-gun(t)s
- Spending money or using resources excessively or wastefully
"The extravagance of their lifestyle eventually led to bankruptcy";
- prodigality, profligacy
- The quality of exceeding the appropriate limits of decorum, probability or truth
"we were surprised by the extravagance of his description";
- extravagancy [rare]
- A luxurious and extravagant lifestyle, often involving excessive spending
"After winning the lottery, he embraced the extravagance of fancy cars and expensive restaurants";
- prodigality, lavishness, highlife, high life
- Something that is desired or appreciated but costs more than one would usually spend
"The spa day was an extravagance she allowed herself once a year";
- indulgence, treat
Derived forms: extravagances
Type of: dissipation, excess, excessiveness, improvidence, inordinateness, shortsightedness, waste, wastefulness
Encyclopedia: Extravagance