Extravaganza

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈstrævəˌɡænzə/

Definitions of extravaganza

noun a lavish or extravagant display or event

Example Sentences

A1 The school's talent show was a fun extravaganza.

A2 The circus performance was an exciting extravaganza for the whole family.

B1 The music festival promised to be a three-day extravaganza of live performances.

B2 The fashion show was an extravagant extravaganza showcasing the latest trends.

C1 The film premiere was a star-studded extravaganza with red carpet and paparazzi.

C2 The New Year's Eve party was a lavish extravaganza with fireworks, live music, and gourmet food.

Examples of extravaganza in a Sentence

formal The opera was a grand extravaganza of music, costumes, and set design.

informal The party last night was an absolute extravaganza with all the decorations and entertainment.

slang The new theme park is a total extravaganza - you have to check it out!

figurative Her performance on stage was an emotional extravaganza, captivating the audience with every word she sang.

Grammatical Forms of extravaganza

• plural: extravaganzas
• comparative: more extravagant
• superlative: most extravagant
• present tense: extravaganza
• future tense: will extravaganza
• perfect tense: has extravaganzaed
• continuous tense: is extravaganzaing
• singular: extravaganza
• positive degree: extravaganza
• infinitive: to extravaganza
• gerund: extravaganzaing
• participle: extravaganzaed

Origin and Evolution of extravaganza

First Known Use: 1754 year

Language of Origin: Italian/Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'extravaganza' originated from Italian 'estravaganza', which in turn came from Latin 'extra vagari' meaning 'to wander outside'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a lavish, extravagant, or outlandish performance or display, the word 'extravaganza' has evolved to also signify any elaborate or over-the-top event or production.