[ex.trav.a.gant] adj [ME, fr. MF, fr. ML extravagant-, extravagans, fr. L extra- + vagant-, vagans, prp. of vagari to wander about, fr. vagus wandering] (15c) 1 a obs: strange, curious b archaic: wandering
2. a: exceeding the limits of reason or necessity "~ claims" b: lacking in moderation, balance, and restraint "~ praise" c: extremely or excessively elaborate 3 a: spending much more than necessary b: profuse, lavish
4: unreasonably high in price syn see excessive -- ex.trav.a.gant.ly adv