Extravagance in Malayalam
Extravagance, free spending without care, is ധാരാളിത്തം (dhaaraalitham). Pronounce it dhaa-raa-li-tham; the word is built on the idea of giving out plentifully and is used of both money and generosity. It is at home in writing about household budgets and public spending.
Most common translation
Extravagance, squandering.
കല്യാണത്തിലെ ധാരാളിത്തം പലർക്കും അതിശയമായി.
kalyaanathile dhaaraalitham palarkkum athishayamaayi.
The extravagance at the wedding amazed many.
Dictionary entry
- ധാരാളിത്തം (dhaaraalitham) — Extravagance, squandering.
ധാരാളിത്തം (dhaaraalitham) is the one option listed and covers extravagance along with squandering.
Common questions
How do you say extravagance in Malayalam?
Say ധാരാളിത്തം (dhaaraalitham).
Can it mean wasteful spending?
Yes, squandering is part of the same word.