extravagant — lacking restraint in spending money or using resources; exceeding what is reasonable or appropriate
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: lacking restraint in spending money or using resources; exceeding what is reasonable or appropriate
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪkˈstrævəɡənt/
Korean meaning: 과도한, 사치스러운, 낭비하는
Korean pronunciation: 익**스트래**버건트
Example Sentences
- My friend's extravagant birthday party had a helicopter entrance and a chocolate fountain taller than me.
- The CEO's extravagant office featured a golden toilet and a mini golf course.
- The company's extravagant marketing budget could have funded a small country.
extravagant
ADJECTIVE//ɪkˈstrævəɡənt//
lacking restraint in spending money or using resources; exceeding what is reasonable or appropriate
lacking restraint in spending money or using resources; exceeding what is reasonable or appropriate
The vagrant's extravagant haul fills the air fragrant
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'extravagans,' combining 'extra' (beyond) and 'vagans' (wandering), derived from the verb 'vagari' meaning to wander or roam. The word originally referred to something that wandered beyond proper bounds.
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📝Examples
“My friend's extravagant birthday party had a helicopter entrance and a chocolate fountain taller than me.”
“The CEO's extravagant office featured a golden toilet and a mini golf course.”
“The company's extravagant marketing budget could have funded a small country.”
“Her extravagant compliments made everyone suspicious of her true motives.”
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