extravagant
extravagant
adjective eks-trah-vah-GAHN Rare
Origin: Medieval Latin extravagans (wandering outside)
Also means
eccentric
Usage Note
Extravagant describes behavior, spending, or style that is excessive, flamboyant, or beyond normal bounds. The feminine form is extravagante. Related noun: l'extravagance (extravagance). It can refer to high spending (un train de vie extravagant = an extravagant lifestyle) or eccentric behavior.
Examples
"Ses tenues sont toujours extravagantes."
Natural Translation
Her outfits are always extravagant.

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