extravagance

Definitions of extravagance
  1. noun
    the quality of being excessive and lacking in moderation
    synonyms: excès, intempérence
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    antonyms:
    modération
    quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes
    types:
    excès
    immoderation as a consequence of going beyond sufficient or permitted limits
    inutilité, pléthore, superflu, surabondance
    extreme excess
    type of:
    degré, niveau
    a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
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