extravagance — lack of restraint in spending money or using resources wastefully; excessive or elaborate display
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: lack of restraint in spending money or using resources wastefully; excessive or elaborate display
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪkˈstrævəɡəns/
Korean meaning: 돈이나 자원의 낭비, 사치, 과도한 지출
Korean pronunciation: 익스**트래**버건스
Example Sentences
- The wedding's extravagance included gold-plated napkins and a chocolate fountain taller than the bride.
- Her shopping extravagance knew no bounds when she bought a diamond collar for her pet goldfish.
- The company's extravagance in office design contrasted sharply with their budget cuts in employee benefits.
extravagance
NOUN//ɪkˈstrævəɡəns//
lack of restraint in spending money or using resources wastefully; excessive or elaborate display
A wealthy shopper displays extravagance while buying multiple luxury handbags
Extravagance fills the air with fragrance
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어에서 유래된 단어로, '방황하다'라는 뜻의 'extravagari'에서 나왔습니다. 원래는 '정해진 길에서 벗어나 헤매다'는 의미였는데, 시간이 지나면서 '적절한 한도를 벗어나다'라는 뜻으로 발전했습니다.
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📝Examples
“The wedding's extravagance included gold-plated napkins and a chocolate fountain taller than the bride.”
“Her shopping extravagance knew no bounds when she bought a diamond collar for her pet goldfish.”
“The company's extravagance in office design contrasted sharply with their budget cuts in employee benefits.”
“Critics called the mayor's extravagance inappropriate during the economic crisis.”
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