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extravagant

British pronunciation/ɛkstɹˈævəɡənt/
American pronunciation/ɛkˈstɹævəɡənt/
extravagant
[ADJECTIVE]
1

making exaggerated or overly ambitious claims, promises, or statements that are often not grounded in reality

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2

costing a lot of money, more than the necessary or affordable amount

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Examples
1The couple took frequent extravagant vacations, leading to significant debt as they were living beyond their means.
2The extravagant wedding seemed to be an event where they were throwing money out of the window without considering practicality.
3When he won the lottery, he lived high on the hog for a while, indulging in all kinds of extravagant experiences.
4They wanted to throw an extravagant wedding, but they didn't want to break the bank, so they opted for a more budget-friendly celebration.
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