Definition

A quality or state of being extravagant, often involving excessive spending or behavior that goes beyond what is reasonable or necessary.

Example

Her extravagancy was evident in the lavish parties she threw every month.

Conversation

Did you see the wedding decorations? They were pure extravagance!

I know, right? It felt like a fairytale.

I can't believe they spent so much on it.

Yeah, but I guess some people really love that kind of extravagance.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Extravagancy is formed from "extra-" (meaning outside or beyond) and "vagari" (meaning to wander). The word describes a state of wandering beyond the usual limits, often referring to excessive or wasteful behavior.

Memory Tip

Think of going 'beyond' ('extra-') the usual limits and 'wandering' ('vagari') into excess — that's why extravagancy means excessive behavior.

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