extravagance
UK: ɪkˈstrævəɡəns | US: ɪkˈstrævəɡəns
n. excessive or unnecessary spending or behavior
n. something that is luxurious or beyond practical needs
n. the quality of being elaborate or ornate
The word "extravagance" originates from Latin extravagari, meaning "to wander beyond." It combines extra (beyond) and vagari (to wander). Over time, it evolved from the literal sense of "straying outside bounds" to metaphorically describe excessive behavior or spending. The suffix -ance turns it into a noun, emphasizing the state or quality of being extravagant.
Her extravagance led to massive credit card debt.
The palace was a symbol of royal extravagance.
Critics condemned the film’s extravagance in special effects.
He avoided extravagance, preferring a simple lifestyle.
The wedding was planned with deliberate extravagance.