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extravagantly

/ɪkˈstræv.ə.ɡənt.li/
ex · trav · a · gant · ly
Adjective:extravagant
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• adverb

1

In a manner that spends much more money or uses much more of something than is necessary or reasonable; lavishly or wastefully.

Example

"The couple lived extravagantly for several years before realizing their savings were nearly depleted."

2

To an extreme, unrestrained, or exaggerated degree that exceeds reasonable limits.

Example

"The critic praised the young director's debut film extravagantly in the Sunday review."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'extravagant' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. 'Extravagant' derives from Medieval Latin 'extravagantem', meaning 'wandering outside or beyond bounds', from 'extra' (outside) and 'vagari' (to wander).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Extravagantly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/extravagantly
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