transcription, транскрипция: [ ik-ˈstra-vi-gənt ]
adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Medieval Latin extravagant-, extravagans, from Latin extra- + vagant-, vagans, present participle of vagari to wander about, from vagus wandering
Date: 15th century
1.
a. obsolete : strange , curious
b. archaic : wandering
2.
a. : exceeding the limits of reason or necessity
extravagant claims
b. : lacking in moderation, balance, and restraint
extravagant praise
c. : extremely or excessively elaborate
an extravagant display
3.
a. : spending much more than necessary
has always been extravagant with her money
b. : profuse , lavish
4. : extremely or unreasonably high in price
an extravagant purchase
Synonyms: see excessive
• ex·trav·a·gant·ly adverb