extravaganza
English
Etymology
From Italian stravaganza under influence from English extravagance.
Pronunciation
- (General American, Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ɪkˌstɹæv.əˈɡæn.zə/
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Noun
extravaganza (plural extravaganzas or extravaganze)
- An extravagant or eccentric piece of music, literature, or drama.
- An instance of fantastical, unrestrained, lavish, or chaotic behaviour or conduct.
- The bride had her heart set on a simple wedding, but her parents insisted on a three-hundred-guest extravaganza.
Translations
an extravagant or eccentric piece of music, literature or drama
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event or display of fantastic or chaotic behaviour or conduct
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See also
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