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stravaganza

/stravaˈɡan.tsa/noun · feminineC2
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 10,244

Meaning

eccentricity, extravagance

  • bizarre or eccentric behaviour, idea, or habit
  • an odd, flashy, or excessively lavish item or action

In a sentence

Il suo modo di vestire rifletteva una certa stravaganza artistica.

His way of dressing reflected a certain artistic eccentricity.

Non tolleri la sua stravaganza o trovi che sia divertente?

Can't you tolerate his eccentricity, or do you find it amusing?

Non possiamo permetterci tali stravaganze con il nostro attuale budget.

We cannot afford such extravagances with our current budget.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
stravaganzafeminine · singular
stravaganzefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Often denotes eccentricity of taste, character, or style rather than purely financial excess.

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