extravagance

• Nom désignant le caractère de ce qui est excessif, somptuaire ou sans retenue, notamment dans la dépense d'argent ou l'utilisation de ressources, ou encore une action ou une chose qui manifeste ce caractère.

A noun referring to the quality of being excessive, wasteful, or lacking restraint, especially in spending money or using resources.

indénombrable

1. Excessive spendingB2formal

   The act of spending more money than is necessary or reasonable.

   dépense excessive

   • His extravagance led him into debt.
   • She was criticized for her extravagance in buying designer clothes.
   • The company's extravagance on luxury offices was questioned.

   Synonymeslavishnessprodigalityprofligacysquanderingwastefulness

   Antonymeseconomyfrugalityparsimonythrift

2. Luxury itemB2formal

   Something that is expensive and not necessary, often considered a luxury.

   Objet de luxe

   • A private jet is an extravagance most people cannot afford.
   • Buying a diamond necklace was a pure extravagance.
   • For her, a spa weekend is a rare extravagance.

   Synonymesextrafrillindulgenceluxurynonessentialsplurgetreat

   Antonymesessentialessentialitynecessityrequirementstaple

3. Excessive behaviorC1formal

   Behavior that is extreme or goes beyond what is considered normal or reasonable.

   extravagance

   • The party was an extravagance of food and music.
   • His extravagance in praising his own work annoyed his colleagues.
   • The film was criticized for its visual extravagance.

   Synonymesdissipationexcessimmoderationintemperanceoverindulgenceprofligacy

   Antonymesfrugalitymoderationprudencerestrainttemperance