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wasteful; exaggerate
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesadjective
wasteful; extravagant
literaryUsed exclusively in literary and formal written contexts.
He lives a luxurious life and spends without restraint, very wasteful.
This kind of extravagant consumption habit is not advisable.
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Don't live a wasteful life; be diligent and thrifty.
The decoration of this restaurant is overly extravagant.
Many emperors in history lost their kingdoms due to their wasteful lifestyles.
adjective
exaggerated; boastful
literaryUsed in formal written contexts to describe empty, boastful talk.
His exaggerated talk has no actual basis.
Don't listen to those boastful empty talks; work down to earth.
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This scholar's speech is not exaggerated talk; it is supported by solid research.
He always loves to boast about his great achievements, but never takes action.
This novel is full of unrealistic exaggerated talk.