extravagance
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
extravagances
plural
extravagances
Britannica Dictionary definition of EXTRAVAGANCE
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[noncount]
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the act or practice of spending a lot of money
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wasteful or careless spending
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The reorganization of the department was aimed at reducing extravagance.
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his extravagance with money
2
[count]
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a special purchase that costs more than you usually spend
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That coat is an extravagance that you can't afford.
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Going to the play will be our one extravagance for this vacation.
3
[noncount]
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the quality of something that is very expensive or fancy
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an extravagant quality
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I was shocked by the extravagance of their lifestyle.
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The church is known for the extravagance of its architecture.
