extravagantly

adverb

Definition of extravagantlynext
as in expensively
in a luxurious manner the ancient Roman emperors lived as extravagantly as any rulers in history

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extravagantly
  1. large
  2. richly
  3. high
Adverb
  • But scandals loomed large over Benedict's papacy.
    Virginia Chamlee, Peoplemag, 2 Jan. 2023
  • And while his body wasn’t physically present, as is typical at a real wake, the spirit of Carlos Marín loomed large over the show.
    Matthew J. Palm, orlandosentinel.com, 27 Feb. 2022
Definition of large
Adverb
  • Few musicians in history have enjoyed such a richly varied career and success in as many arenas.
    Elias Leight, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Gingerbread snack cake is a richly flavorful and versatile dessert that’s superb for the season.
    Sarah Schutte, National Review, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of richly
Adverb
  • Today’s journey takes us down the Oakwood Valley Trail, which begins high above Sausalito and descends downhill into dense forest before ending at Tennessee Valley Road.
    Daniel Bromfield, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
  • Hold your head high and remind yourself that this person doesn’t matter in the grand scheme of things.
    Tim Zientek, The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of high
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