extravagance
UK/ɪkˈstrævəɡəns/US/ik'strævәgәns/
GREC2
Definitions
n.
The quality of spending excessively; lavishness
奢侈，铺张浪费
n.
Something costly and unnecessary that one indulges in
奢侈的享受；奢侈品
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedextravagantoutside, beyond
+
-cego, walk, advance
=extravagance
The noun of extravagant: the state of 'wandering outside the limits' in spending. Also countable for a specific indulgence — 'a small extravagance.'
Example Sentences
- 1.
The palace was decorated with stunning extravagance.
- 2.
A weekly bunch of flowers is her one extravagance.