Definition
奢靡 is a formal, somewhat literary adjective meaning 'extravagant' or 'wastefully luxurious,' with a strong negative connotation of excessive indulgence. It is more severe than the everyday word 奢侈 and is typically used in written or official contexts about lifestyles, spending, or behavior that is seen as morally or socially wasteful.
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extravagantwasteful (of luxury, in a disapproving sense)
Examples
- 奢靡，。Tā guòzhe shē mí de shēnghuó, měitiān huā hěn duō qián.He lives an extravagant life, spending a lot of money every day.
- 奢靡。Zhè zhǒng shē mí de xiāofèi xíguàn bù zhídé tíchàng.This kind of extravagant consumption habit is not worth promoting.
- 奢靡。Zhèngfǔ fǎnduì shē mí làngfèi de xíngwéi.The government opposes extravagant and wasteful behavior.
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