Big
Big adjective - Of a size greater than average of its kind.
Usage example: bought a big apple to quench his raging appetite
Extravagant and big are semantically related in behaviour topic. In some cases you can use "Extravagant" instead an adjective "Big".
Nearby Word: bigness
Extravagant
Extravagant adjective - Given to spending money freely or foolishly.
Big and extravagant are semantically related in behaviour topic. Sometimes you can use "Big" instead an adjective "Extravagant".
Nearby Words: extravagance, extravagancy
Both words in one sentence
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In "Mom and Pop Art", Homer tries to become a modern artist and Lisa suggests that he do something big and extravagant, citing the example of "Christo", who planted hundreds of yellow umbrellas next to a highway—some of which, she worryingly adds next, flew away and killed some children.
Source: Aluminum Christmas Trees - Weddings generally weren't anywhere near as grand as they are now — although the rich had big weddings, most middle-class and working-class brides chose less extravagant ceremonies.
Source: Useful Notes / The Fifties -
Similarly, "Never Mind the Song (Look at the Stage Set)" is a big metal number describing the extravagant special effects at the concert.
Source: This Is a Song
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