extravagant meaning

UK US /ɛkˈstrævəɡənt/ 4 syllables

extravagant (adjective): unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings.

extravagant has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

extravagant as an adjective

  1. unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings
    • extravagant praise
    • exuberant compliments
    • overweening ambition
    • overweening greed

    Synonyms: excessive, exuberant, overweening

    Similar: unrestrained

    Related forms: extravagance

  2. recklessly wasteful
    • prodigal in their expenditures

    Synonyms: prodigal, profligate, spendthrift

    Similar: wasteful

    Related forms: extravagance

How to pronounce extravagant

extravagant is pronounced /ɛkˈstrævəɡənt/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Word lists: words starting with EX · words ending in NT · 11-letter words

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