extravagant
/ɪkˈstrævəɡənt/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪkˈstrævəɡənt/ (ame, ipa) · /ik-ˈstra-vi-gənt/ (ame, mw)
extravagant — 形容詞
- extravagantpositive
- more extravagantcomparative
- most extravagantsuperlative
1. describes someone who spends far more money than they need to, or something that
揮霍的
花錢過度、超出實際需要的
describes someone who spends far more money than they need to, or something that costs far more than is sensible — for example, throwing a birthday party with three live bands, or buying a designer coat when an ordinary one would do.
Mayumi gave her sister an extravagant gold bracelet for her wedding.
Mayumi 在妹妹的婚禮上送了一條奢侈的金手鍊。
extravagant + [noun] for describing a costly gift
Asher's parents said his weekend in Paris was a bit too extravagant for a student budget.
Asher 的父母說他去巴黎度週末對學生的預算來說有點太奢侈了。
predicative use: be extravagant for [purpose]
The restaurant's extravagant six-course menu left most diners feeling slightly guilty.
這家餐廳奢華的六道菜套餐讓多數客人吃完後略感愧疚。
Critics called the new town hall an extravagant waste of public money.
評論者批評新的市政廳是對公共資金的揮霍浪費。
Ife refused to be extravagant with the heating, even on the coldest winter nights.
Ife 即使在最冷的冬夜，也不願在暖氣使用上太揮霍。
- lavish
stresses generous abundance; less negative than extravagant
- wasteful
focuses on the waste itself, not on luxury
- profligate
formal; stronger moral disapproval of reckless spending
用法筆記
Often carries mild disapproval — suggests the spending or use is beyond what is reasonable. Common subjects are people, gifts, lifestyles, meals, and projects.
常見錯誤
2. describes a claim, gesture, style, or reaction that goes far beyond what is reas
誇張的
言行、風格遠超合理範圍的
describes a claim, gesture, style, or reaction that goes far beyond what is reasonable, balanced, or believable — such as a politician's wild promises before an election or a movie set decorated with hundreds of fake flowers.
Karim made extravagant promises that nobody really expected him to keep.
Karim 做出許多誇張的承諾，沒人真的指望他會兌現。
extravagant + [claim/promise] for exaggerated statements
The opera singer took an extravagant bow that lasted nearly a full minute.
那位歌劇演員行了一個誇張的鞠躬，幾乎持續了整整一分鐘。
extravagant + [gesture] for theatrical actions
Bao's praise for the new chef was extravagant — every dish was called a masterpiece.
Bao 對新主廚的讚美過度誇張——把每道菜都說成是傑作。
The film's extravagant costumes used over two thousand peacock feathers.
這部電影誇張華麗的戲服用上了超過兩千根孔雀羽毛。
Critics dismissed the author's extravagant claims about ancient aliens.
評論家對作者關於古代外星人的誇張說法不以為然。
- excessive
neutral; emphasises going over a limit
- exaggerated
specifically about claims or expressions being overstated
- flamboyant
specifically about showy, theatrical style
- restrained
controlled and modest in expression
- moderate
kept within reasonable limits
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1: this sense is not about money but about exaggeration in language, behaviour, emotion, or style. Common with nouns like 'claim', 'praise', 'gesture', 'costume', 'reaction'.