Definitions for extravagance

extravagance ex·trav·a·gance

Spelling: [ik-strav-uh-guh ns]
IPA: /ɪkˈstræv ə gəns/

Extravagance is a 12 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 25 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 29 points.

You can make 561 anagrams from letters in extravagance (aaaceegnrtvx).

Definitions for extravagance

noun

  1. excessive or unnecessary expenditure or outlay of money.
  2. an instance of this:
  3. unrestrained or fantastic excess, as of actions or opinions.
  4. an extravagant action, notion, etc.:

Origin of extravagance

1635-45; French, Middle French; see extravagant, -ance

Examples for extravagance

Burlesque, farce and extravagance of situation and dialogue.

She was plain; she was simple; but it was the costly simplicity of extravagance.

Gaga may call ARTPOP her new look, but it seems that the singer's need for extravagance is part of her same old tricks.

Charles's extravagance is undoubtedly a factor in his low popularity ratings.

Many celebrities opted to donate their wares to charity, and the extravagance—and value—of the bags have gone down over the years.

There are worse faults to be laid to his account than lechery and extravagance.

The extravagance of some of the early Quakers has been grossly exaggerated.

Unfortunately, despite the extravagance of the parades, Putin was not there to witness the festivities.

Jeffersonian simplicity is preached; extravagance is practised.

Many have accused the Spanish royals of living a life of extravagance using public funds, even as much of Spain is suffering.

Word Value for extravagance
Scrable

25

Words with friends

29

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