conspicuous consumption Antonyms

Meaning of conspicuous consumption

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conspicuous consumption (n)

buying expensive services and products in order to flaunt your wealth

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buying expensive services and products in order to flaunt your wealth

extravagancy, lavishness, wastefulness, extravagance, profusion, generosity,splurge, squandering, indulgence, improvidence

economy, economy, frugality, frugality,restraint, penny-pinching, penny-pinching, restraint, austerity, temperance

The wealthy businessman's lifestyle was marked by conspicuous consumption, with luxury cars and designer clothing.

In some societies, conspicuous consumption is seen as a symbol of status and success.

The rise of social media has intensified the pressure for conspicuous consumption among young people.

The mansion on the hill was a symbol of conspicuous consumption in the affluent neighborhood.