The extravagant is peculiar.
Extravagant is what is said or done outside the common way of acting . Therefore, it seems strange , unusual or peculiar . For example: “He is an extravagant artist, who always surprises in his presentations,” “I don't like dressing extravagantly,” “The president thinks that Jorge would be a good candidate, but he is worried about his extravagant activity.”
Extravăgans , the Latin term from which the word emanates, we can determine that it is made up of two clearly differentiated parts. On the one hand, there is the prefix extra- , which can be translated as “outside of” , and on the other hand, we find the verb vagari , which acts as a synonym for “to walk aimlessly” .
Extravagant character in show business
The person who speaks, acts or dresses in this unusual or strange way is usually described as extravagant: “Michael Jackson was extravagant and that is why he always managed to attract attention” , “I don't care that he is extravagant, the only thing "What I want is for you to fulfill your obligations."
Currently, this extravagant character is very common in the world of entertainment. And, taking into account the large number of artists there are, it is the way for one in particular to stand out above the rest and make itself known.
So, for example, we would have to refer to Lady Gaga , who has become a milestone within the song, specifically in the dance-pop genre. To achieve this, she opted for extravagance by dressing in the most unique garments such as dresses made of meat, wigs of a multitude of shapes and colors or even boat-shaped dresses.
On that same path is another singer: Miley Cyrus . To leave behind her image as a good girl from the series “Hannah Montana” in which she starred, she has chosen to surprise with extravagances such as appearing naked in video clips or attending important events dressed in outfits that revealed most of her body.
Madonna y David Bowie son otros de los artistas que a lo largo de la historia de la música han recibido la calificación de extravagantes por su manera de cantar, de vestir o de presentarse ante su público.
Michael Jackson was an extravagant artist.
What escapes the ordinary
As an adjective, therefore, extravagant can refer to both people and objects or situations. The meaning of the term, in any case, is linked to that which escapes the common and that, therefore, stands out or is differentiated from the rest .
Extravagance is linked to eccentricity , which is unusual behavior. These types of attitudes or behaviors are usually considered unnecessary since, by escaping from the usual, they do not adapt to current social norms. A person who dresses in red pants, a yellow shirt and a green hat will be described as extravagant or eccentric since social consensus indicates that he or she should wear other colors or combinations.
It can be said, in short, that the extravagant does not fit into society due to its peculiarity. Differences can be the subject of discrimination or ridicule, but also recognition and appreciation.