extravagancy
/ɪkˈstrævəɡənsi/
noun
- The quality of being wasteful or spending too much money, especially on things that are not necessary.
- His friends warned him that his extravagancy would eventually leave him in debt.
- Her extravagancy was evident in her collection of designer handbags she never used.
- The company's extravagancy with office supplies led to a budget crisis.
- Something that is expensive and not necessary; a luxury or indulgence.
- Buying a gold-plated phone case was an extravagancy he later regretted.
- The wedding had many extravagancies, including a live orchestra and a chocolate fountain.
- For a family on a tight budget, a vacation to Hawaii was an extravagancy they couldn't afford.
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