Extravagant and Sparing

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Extravagant adjective - Given to spending money freely or foolishly.

Usage example: the billionaire's son is the typically extravagant playboy who hasn't earned any of what he spends

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Sparing is an antonym for extravagant in wasteful topic.

Nearby Words: extravagance, extravagancy

Sparing adjective - Careful in the management of money or resources.

Usage example: a sparing couple who are trying to save up enough for a house

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Extravagant is an antonym for sparing in economical topic.

Nearby Words: spare, sparingly, spared, sparring

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