Extravagance

Meaning

lack of restraint in spending money; excessive expense

Excessive spending or lack of restraint in using resources.

Example Sentences

The wedding celebration was criticized for its unnecessary extravagance.

His extravagance on luxury cars worried his family.

Example Expressions

live in extravagance

Synonyms

lavishness, excess, luxury, wastefulness, indulgence

Entry 1

lavishness, excess, luxury, wastefulness

Entry 2

luxury, excess, wastefulness, lavishness, indulgence

Antonyms

frugality, thrift, economy, moderation

Entry 1

frugality, thrift, economy, moderation

Entry 2

frugality, thrift, moderation

Collocations

financial extravagance, unnecessary extravagance, lifestyle extravagance, extravagance in spending, extravagance of style, extravagance and luxury

Entry 1

financial extravagance, unnecessary extravagance, lifestyle extravagance

Entry 2

financial extravagance, extravagance in spending, extravagance of style, extravagance and luxury