A miser grows rich by seeming poor; an extravagant man grows poor by seeming rich. From LearnThat.org. [William Shenstone (1714 - 1763). English poet.]
extravagant praise. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
Bidders went for art, laser printers and what some called extravagant leather sofas. From Wordnik.com. [KOB.com - Home] Reference
Her propensity for riding about in extravagant carriages ... followed a standard set by the French queen (121). close window. From Wordnik.com. [Notes on 'Framing Romantic Dress: Mary Robinson, Princess Caroline and the Sex/Text'] Reference
Many of his tracts are still extant, and they contain extravagant prophecies couched in the peculiar phraseology of the day. From Wordnik.com. [Letters from Dorothy Osborne to Sir William Temple (1652-54)] Reference
How is indulging one's children in extravagant gifts any different from the same excesses and greed he is supposedly railing against?. From Wordnik.com. [Discourse.net: An Insight Into Obama's Vetting Problems] Reference
His wife called Milly "extravagant" -- Milly had never found her congenial. From Wordnik.com. [One Woman's Life] Reference
I love the term extravagant unbusyness. From Wordnik.com. [Extragavant Unbusyness] Reference
It has in fact been called extravagant -- yes, forced and unnatural. From Wordnik.com. [The Continental Monthly, Vol. 2, No 3, September, 1862 Devoted to Literature and National Policy.] Reference
I also recall the extravagant rubber bathing caps women wore at the beach up till the early 1970's. From Wordnik.com. [Christopher Radko: The Wonders of Summer] Reference
When Kaiser Wilhelm II got the bill, he immediately recalled the extravagant governor and sacked him. From Wordnik.com. [TravelPod.com TravelStream™ — Recent Entries at TravelPod.com] Reference
If missionaries keep their children, and ask for the requisite means of education, shall they be called extravagant?. From Wordnik.com. [Thoughts on Missions] Reference
Dole is a very generous guy and gives gifts that another man might call extravagant to all the people who have helped him during the year. From Wordnik.com. [What it Takes: The Way to the White House] Reference
Edward Dunsack opened the day by deprecating what fireworks Salem could show and recalling the extravagant art of China in that particular. From Wordnik.com. [Java Head] Reference
And what kind of extravagant life were they living?. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Nov 8, 2005] Reference
Not by that much, but I like the phrase "extravagant". From Wordnik.com. [Currency Exchange] Reference
Why should "extravagant" doctor incomes be confronted?. From Wordnik.com. [The Purpose of the Public Health Insurance Plan, Arnold Kling | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty] Reference
The "extravagant" salaries earned by members of the Volkstaat. From Wordnik.com. [ANC Daily News Briefing] Reference
Thought Gold and Sullivan were looking to stop 'extravagant' spending?. From Wordnik.com. [Keegle is noble but good taste takes a tumbril | Martin Kelner] Reference
"And with this kind of extravagant spending you must have questioned him.". From Wordnik.com. [A Baby For Emily]
Michelle Obama is sort of the reincarnation of the "extravagant" Marie Antoinette. From Wordnik.com. [Alvin McEwen: Fox News Channel's Anti-Obama Smear Campaign Resembles Shakespeare's Othello] Reference
Yet, did he have no seconds thoughts about throwing this kind of extravagant party?. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Sep 10, 2007] Reference
Now take the "extravagant" girl with her flowered taffeta silk, or plain satin, or brocade dress. From Wordnik.com. [From a Girl's Point of View] Reference
It was amusing to see Hollywood ' s idea of Morocco, which was a kind of extravagant Egyptian fantasy. From Wordnik.com. [A Gentle Screen Giant Subtly Shines] Reference
Aids-education roadshow, said the "extravagant" play should be toned down to make it accessible to all. From Wordnik.com. [ANC Daily News Briefing] Reference
Calling it "extravagant" and "excessive", Minnie said the department did not have that much to celebrate. From Wordnik.com. [ANC Daily News Briefing] Reference
In a letter sent last September, a group of senators opposed the credit as an "extravagant" subsidy for big oil. From Wordnik.com. [Conoco Suspends Collaboration With Tyson to Make Diesel Fuel] Reference
He’d buy the baby stuffed toys and lacy outfits that Caroline would call extravagant but would secretly adore. From Wordnik.com. [Tough Customer] Reference
Mr Mandela said Mrs Mandela's financial claim was largely because she could not afford her "extravagant" lifestyle. From Wordnik.com. [ANC Daily News Briefing] Reference
Other random scenes that may be classed as "extravagant" are found in. From Wordnik.com. [The Dramatic Values in Plautus] Reference
Budget to include new spending after all, but no 'extravagant' measures. From Wordnik.com. [The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed] Reference
Have we simply become accustomed to this kind of extravagant selection?. From Wordnik.com. [OnMilwaukee.com] Reference
His self-confidence in dealing with "extravagant" wide receivers is heartening, too. From Wordnik.com. [Cincy Jungle] Reference
You're unlikely to be tossed out of the running for your "extravagant" salary requirement. From Wordnik.com. [BusinessWeek.com --] Reference
Seth Aaron is making an "extravagant" outfit of a long coat with boning, a tie and a top hat. From Wordnik.com. [All - Digital Spy - Entertainment and Media News] Reference
Guidelines is 10 − 6 pppy for this, but this is very 'extravagant' and I recommended a value of. From Wordnik.com. [Global Voices in English] Reference
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