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   extravagance

   /ɪkˈstravəɡ(ə)ns/

   noun

   • 1. lack of restraint in spending money or using resources: "his reckless extravagance with other people's money" Similar profligacylack of thriftunthriftinessthriftlessnessimprovidencewastefulnesswasteoverspendingprodigalitysquanderinglavishnessimmoderationexcessrecklessnesslack of restraintirresponsibilityspendthrift behaviourfree-spending waysOpposite thrift
   • ▪ a thing on which too much money has been spent or which has used up too many resources: "salmon trout is an unnecessary extravagance" Similar luxuryindulgenceself-indulgencecomforttreatextranon-essentialfrillrefinementOpposite necessity
   • ▪ excessive elaboration: "the extravagance of the decor" Similar ornatenesselaboratenessdecorationembellishmentadornmentornamentationshowinessoverstatementostentationexaggerationover-elaboratenessexcessivenessexaggerationexaggeratednessunreservednessoutrageousnessimmoderationpreposterousnessabsurdityirrationalityrecklessnesswildnessexcessoverkilllack of restraint/reserveOpposite plainness

   Word Origin mid 17th century: from French, from medieval Latin extravagant- ‘diverging greatly’, from the verb extravagari (see extravagant).

   Derivatives

   • 1. extravagancy noun

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2. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › extravagancyExtravagancy - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   3 days ago · Definitions of extravagancy. noun. the quality of exceeding the appropriate limits of decorum or probability or truth. synonyms: extravagance. see more.

3. alexandracedrino.substack.com › p › a-glimpse-intoA Glimpse into Extravagance and Art in 1920s Berlin

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   5 days ago · Wolfgang Gurlitt by Edvard Munch (Künstler) - 1912 - Albertina, Austria - Public Domain. This masterpiece by Edvard Munch depicts my grandfather Wolfgang Gurlitt and is part of the collection at the Albertina in Austria. After World War I, those who hoped for peace and stability were quickly disappointed. The Weimar Republic

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   4 days ago · 2 Designing Smart. Next, focus on smart design principles that marry extravagance with sustainability. This involves selecting native plants that require less water and maintenance, incorporating ...

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   1 day ago · Nestled in the bustling heart of District 1, amidst the vibrant tapestry of Ho Chi Minh City, The Reverie Saigon emerges as a towering testament to architectural ingenuity and magnificence, standing as a resplendent beacon of opulence that captivates the senses with its sheer grandeur and extravagant allure, captivating the beholder at every gracious turn.

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   5 days ago · However, the show does not shy away from showcasing extravagance, like the USD 250 million trophy penthouse in Central Park Tower. With a build up of 17,545 square feet, 11 bathrooms, a ballroom overlooking the park, and a curved glass staircase, this property is a major highlight.

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   2 days ago · The ICC report says that a new measure implemented by the Chinese government in June, called the 'National Religious Organizations Common Initiative on Cultivating Frugality and Abstaining from Extravagance', has allowed it to "tighten its grip" on major religions in China.

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   5 days ago · This guide helps actors master the balance between subtlety and extravagance by understanding character, scene dynamics and overall tone.