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extravagantly Antonyms
Opposite of extravagantly
Because the opposite of extravagantly shifts with each meaning, the 11 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adverb (Context 1)
In a manner that spends much more money or uses much more of something than is necessary or reasonable; lavishly or wastefully.
Usage Example
"The couple lived frugally for several years before realizing their savings were nearly depleted."
Strongest
frugally
economically
thriftily
Strong
modestly
sparingly
conservatively
• adverb (Context 2)
To an extreme, unrestrained, or exaggerated degree that exceeds reasonable limits.
Usage Example
"The critic praised the young director's debut film moderately in the Sunday review."
Strongest
moderately
Strong
reasonably
temperately
restrainedly
mildly
Similar words to extravagantly
Words similar to extravagantly shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
lavishly
excessively
sumptuously
immoderately
effusively
opulently
luxuriously
prodigally
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Extravagantly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/extravagantly