Extravagant and Thrifty

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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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Thrifty is an antonym for extravagant in topics: wasteful, indulgent.

Nearby Words: extravagance, extravagancy

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

Usage example: if you are thrifty, you can find ways to decorate your room stylishly yet inexpensively

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Extravagant is an antonym for thrifty in economical topic.

Nearby Words: thrift, thriftless, thriftily

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