overextravagant

adjective

ˌō-vər-ik-ˈstra-vi-gənt How to pronounce overextravagant (audio)
Definition of overextravagantnext
as in excessive
going beyond a normal or acceptable limit in degree or amount no musician could live up to the overextravagant praise that was heaped on that promising violinist

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overextravagant
  1. excessive
  2. extreme
  3. insane
  4. steep
  5. extravagant
Adjective
  • However, being unable to control excessive behaviors can cause people to stretch beyond their means and compromise their well-being and personal sustainability.
    Sandro da Silva, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Because peace had prevailed for 15 years following the end of World War I, Borah argued, global military spending was excessive.
    Mitch McConnell, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of excessive
Adjective
  • Jim Clash covers extreme adventure and classic rock.
    Jim Clash, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Baseball is an extreme example, where it is accepted and understood that starting pitchers must rest for a week after starting to protect their arm.
    Jacob Whitehead, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of extreme
Adjective
  • Your voice is insane.
    Mary Colurso | mcolurso@al.com, al, 4 Apr. 2023
  • The Republican and right-wing reaction is just insane.
    Michael Tomasky, The New Republic, 31 Mar. 2023
Definition of insane
Adjective
  • Hike along the Beagle Channel on the Senda Costera, or push yourself on the steep Cerro Guanaco Trail for awe-inspiring views of mountains plunging into icy waters.
    Alexandra Gillespie, Outside Online, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Rugged terrain continues to pose a challenge for fire crews trying to access steep mountainous areas.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of steep
Adjective
  • Social media footage also has shown Syrians touring the Assads’ opulent estates, revealing extravagant decor and possessions out of reach for many who lived through the country’s civil war since 2011.
    Sally Abou Aljoud, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Every year, the Kardashian-Jenners host an extravagant Christmas Eve bash equipped with over-the-top decorations and activities at one of their sprawling Southern California mansions.
    Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of extravagant
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“Overextravagant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overextravagant. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.

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