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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

extravagation

/ˌɛks.trəˈveɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does extravagation mean?

noun

A rhetorical device in which a statement is made and then immediately contradicted or qualified, often for humorous or ironic effect.

Example

"The comedian's use of extravagation left the audience in stitches as he simultaneously praised and mocked the new restaurant."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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