extravagant

Definition

Exceeding the bounds of something; roving; hence, foreign.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English extravagaunt, from Middle French extravagant and its etymon Medieval Latin extravagans, present participle of extravagor (“to wander beyond”), from Latin extra (“beyond”) + vagor (“to wander, stray”).

Example Sentences

• "The extravagant and erring spirit hies / To his confine."
• "extravagant acts, praise, or abuse"
• "There appears something nobly wild and extravagant in great natural geniuses."

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