extravagant
/ɪkˈstrævəɡənt/
CEFR level C1Topic EconomyWord #6133 in the learning path
奢侈的；挥霍的
Definitions
adj. Spending or costing much more money than necessary.
奢侈的；挥霍的
adj. Going beyond what is reasonable or believable.
过度的；夸张的
Example
Buying another silk coat seemed extravagant on her budget.
以她的预算来说，再买一件丝绸外套显得太奢侈了。
Extravagant spending on international events can divert public funds from essential healthcare and education services.
在国际活动上过度花费可能挤占基本医疗和教育服务所需的公共资金。
Collocations
- extravagant spending
- extravagant lifestyle
- extravagant claims
Word family
- extravagance (n.)
- extravagantly (adv.)
Synonyms
- lavish
- excessive
Antonyms
- frugal
- restrained
Usage tip
既可指花钱无度，也可指言辞或要求过分。
FAQ
- What does extravagant mean?
- Spending or costing much more money than necessary. Going beyond what is reasonable or believable.
- How is extravagant pronounced?
- UK /ɪkˈstrævəɡənt/, US /ɪkˈstrævəɡənt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
