extravagance
Translation
extravagance, wastefulness, luxury, excess
Examples
His extravagance led him to bankruptcy.
His extravagance led him to bankruptcy.
Buying a yacht is an extravagance.
Buying a yacht is an extravagance.
Grammar Patterns
((uncountable)) the quality of spending too much money. His extravagance led him to bankruptcy.
an ((countable)) something expensive that you buy even though you do not need it. Buying a yacht is an extravagance.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wastefulness, luxury, indulgence; Antonyms: frugality, thrift, economy
Etymology
From Latin 'extra-' (outside) + 'vagari' (to wander). The idea is of 'wandering beyond' the bounds of reason or moderation.
Memory Tips
Think 'extra vagabond' - someone wandering around spending extra money without limits.