Extravaganza
n.joyful, energeticplayful
What it means
An elaborate and spectacular entertainment or celebration.
Reach for it when describing a large show whose scale and variety are part of the appeal
The anniversary extravaganza combined lanterns, choirs, and aerial dance.
Choose between these
6- playful
blowout
when a very large informal party is meant
not when Blowout is casual and can suggest excess, spending, or loss of control.
- everyday
when many events gather around a theme or tradition
not when A festival may last days and lacks the single-show emphasis of extravaganza.
- professional
showcase
when presenting talent or work is the main purpose
not when A showcase can be modest and does not imply spectacle or celebration.
- professional
spectacle
when impressive visual display is central
not when A spectacle may be solemn, troubling, or accidental rather than celebratory entertainment.
- formal
when a festive formal event raises funds or marks an occasion
not when A gala can be elegant and restrained rather than lavishly theatrical.
- literary
pageant
when ceremony, costume, and staged procession are prominent
not when Pageant has historical and competition associations that do not fit every show.
Said against
3- understatement
- small gathering
- modest production
It naturally appears in
3- musical extravaganza
The musical extravaganza brought five school orchestras together.
- annual extravaganza
The annual extravaganza funds free lessons throughout the winter.
- televised extravaganza
The televised extravaganza balanced spectacle with short documentary segments.