Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun extravagance

3 senses of extravagance

Sense 1
extravagance, extravagancy -- (the quality of exceeding the appropriate limits of decorum or probability or truth; "we were surprised by the extravagance of his description")
       => excess, excessiveness, inordinateness -- (immoderation as a consequence of going beyond sufficient or permitted limits)

Sense 2
extravagance, prodigality, profligacy -- (the trait of spending extravagantly)
       => improvidence, shortsightedness -- (a lack of prudence and care by someone in the management of resources)

Sense 3
extravagance, prodigality, lavishness, highlife, high life -- (excessive spending)
       => waste, wastefulness, dissipation -- (useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly; "if the effort brings no compensating gain it is a waste"; "mindless dissipation of natural resources")