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EXTRAVAGANCE Synonyms

There are 22 synonyms of the word extravagance. (exact relations)
There are 14 hypernyms of the word extravagance. (close relations)
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prodigality
nounn
noun

• the trait of spending extravagantly

• the activity of excessive spending

lavishness
nounn
noun

• the quality possessed by something that is excessively expensive

• the activity of excessive spending

excess
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a quantity much larger than is needed

• immoderation as a consequence of going beyond sufficient or permitted limits

• the state of being more than full

• excessive indulgence

adjective satellite

• more than is needed, desired, or required

profligacy
nounn
noun

• the trait of spending extravagantly

• dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure

exorbitance
nounn
noun

• excessive excess

immoderation
nounn
noun

• the quality of being excessive and lacking in moderation

imprudence
nounn
noun

• a lack of caution in practical affairs

indulgence
nounn
noun

• an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires

• a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone

• the act of indulging or gratifying a desire

• foolish or senseless behavior

• the remission by the pope of the temporal punishment in purgatory that is still due for sins even after absolution

luxury
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity

• the quality possessed by something that is excessively expensive

• wealth as evidenced by sumptuous living

opulence
nounn
noun

• wealth as evidenced by sumptuous living

pretentiousness
nounn
noun

• lack of elegance as a consequence of being pompous and puffed up with vanity

• the quality of being pretentious (behaving or speaking in such a manner as to create a false appearance of great importance or worth)

splurge
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an ostentatious display (of effort or extravagance etc.)

• any act of immoderate indulgence

verb

• indulge oneself

• be showy or ostentatious

wastefulness
nounn
noun

• the trait of wasting resources

• useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly

extravagancy
nounn
noun

• the quality of exceeding the appropriate limits of decorum or probability or truth

highlife
nounn
noun

• the activity of excessive spending

irregularity
nounn
noun

• behavior that breaches the rule or etiquette or custom or morality

• not characterized by a fixed principle or rate; at irregular intervals

• an irregular asymmetry in shape; an irregular spatial pattern

• irregular and infrequent or difficult evacuation of the bowels; can be a symptom of intestinal obstruction or diverticulitis

profusion
nounn
noun

• the property of being extremely abundant

recklessness
nounn
noun

• the trait of giving little thought to danger

waste
verb, nounv, n
noun

• any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted

• useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly

• the trait of wasting resources

• an uninhabited wilderness that is worthless for cultivation

• (law) reduction in the value of an estate caused by act or neglect

adjective satellite

• located in a dismal or remote area; desolate

verb

• spend thoughtlessly; throw away

• use inefficiently or inappropriately

• dispose of

• run off as waste

• get rid of (someone who may be a threat) by killing

• spend extravagantly

• lose vigor, health, or flesh, as through grief

• cause to grow thin or weak

• cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly

• become physically weaker

wildness
nounn
noun

• a feeling of extreme emotional intensity

• the property of being wild or turbulent

• an unruly disposition to do as one pleases

• an intractably barbarous or uncultivated state of nature

Best Hypernyms For EXTRAVAGANCE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for extravagance, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (14)
excess dissipation excessiveness extravagancy improvidence indulgence inordinateness lavishness luxury opulence shortsightedness splurge waste wastefulness

Alternatives for PRODIGALITY

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