extravagant

Definition

  • adjective: more than is usual, necessary, or proper
  • adjective: exceeding the limits of reason or necessity
  • synonyms: strange, wandering, roving

Examples

  • On my income, I can't afford to be 'extravagant'. [=I can't afford to buy expensive things that I don't need]

  • The company has been making 'extravagant' claims/promises about the drug's effectiveness.

  • He went to 'extravagant' [='elaborate, extreme'] lengths to impress his boss.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Yes, boss. Come right back. Yes, boss. - Hello, Rick. - Hello, Louis. How extravagant, throwing away women like that. Someday, they may be scarce. I think I shall pay a call on Yvonne. Maybe get her on the rebound. When it comes to women, (..)
    1942 Casablanca