extravagant
Translation
extravagant, wasteful, excessive, lavish
Examples
He has very extravagant tastes in food.
He has very extravagant tastes in food.
The claims in the advertisement were extravagant.
The claims in the advertisement were extravagant.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) spending a lot more money than is necessary. He has very extravagant tastes in food.
be ((...)) costing a lot of money. The claims in the advertisement were extravagant.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wasteful, lavish, excessive; Antonyms: frugal, thrifty, modest
Etymology
From Latin 'extra-' (outside) + 'vagari' (to wander). The idea is of 'wandering beyond' normal limits.
Memory Tips
Think of spending 'extra' money, going beyond what's reasonable.