Word
extravaganza
Phoneticsex·trav·a·gan·za, stress on the fourth syllable
US/ɛkˌstɹævəˈɡænzə/
UK/ɛkstɹˌævəɡˈænzɐ/
Definition
n. a very large and expensive event that is full of exciting things like music, dance, and lights. It is usually a special celebration or a show that lasts a long time.
n. a large-scale, elaborate, and often expensive public event or performance. Frequently used to describe a festival, parade, or theatrical production that features a wide variety of entertainment.
Examples
“The city held a fireworks extravaganza to celebrate the new year.”
“The opening ceremony of the festival was a massive extravaganza featuring hundreds of dancers and a full orchestra.”
“While the budget was modest, the director managed to create a visual extravaganza that captivated the audience with its intricate set designs and vibrant costumes.”
Examples
simple
“The city held a fireworks extravaganza to celebrate the new year.”
contextual
“The opening ceremony of the festival was a massive extravaganza featuring hundreds of dancers and a full orchestra.”
complex
“While the budget was modest, the director managed to create a visual extravaganza that captivated the audience with its intricate set designs and vibrant costumes.”
Real-World Examples
“Literally, it is full of spectacle: as much a visual extravaganza as it is a concert, as it is dance – and a gloriously maddening piece of dance at that.” “Westlife and other musical acts have joined the bill, adding to the sense of extravaganza.” Etymology
From Italian stravaganza under influence from English extravagance.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
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- Level
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