Main Entry:: ex·trav·a·gant
Pronunciation:: \ik-ˈstra-vi-gənt\
Function:: adjective
Etymology:: Middle English, from Middle French, from Medieval Latin extravagant-, extravagans, from Latin extra- + vagant-, vagans, present participle of vagari to wander about, from vagus wandering
Date:: 15th century

1 aobsolete : strange , curious barchaic : wandering2 a: exceeding the limits of reason or necessity <extravagant claims> b: lacking in moderation, balance, and restraint <extravagant praise> c: extremely or excessively elaborate <an extravagant display>3 a: spending much more than necessary <has always been extravagant with her money> b: profuse , lavish4: extremely or unreasonably high in price <an extravagant purchase>

synonyms see excessive

— ex·trav·a·gant·ly adverb

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