splurges
Buys without restraint
Splurges is the plural of splurge—an instance of spending money freely or indulging extravagantly: Her splurges on designer handbags were legendary.
Also the third-person singular verb: He splurges on expensive wine whenever he gets a bonus.
A splurge suggests something impulsive or excessive but pleasurable, often after a period of restraint.
Exceeding one's budget
- extravaganceExcessive, wasteful spending
- squanderingReckless depletion of resources
- maxing outReaching upper boundary
- bingeBout of excess
spree · frivolous · unnecessary · regret · buyer's remorse · profligacy · wastefulness · reckless spending
Shopping to improve mood
- boutiqueSmall specialized retail shop
- spreeBrief excessive episode
- haulPull or carry laboriously
- credit cardBorrowed-funds payment tool
checkout · cart · online shopping · wishlist · sale · purchase · wardrobe · accessories
Lavish attentive care
- self-careMaintaining personal wellbeing
- gratificationPleasure from satisfying desires
- pleasureHappy, satisfied feeling
- guilty pleasureEnjoyment tinged with shame
decadence · hedonism · enjoyment · satisfaction · comfort · relaxation · reward · celebration
One who plans appearances
- high-endPremium quality tier
- premiumAdded cost for better
- exclusiveLimited to one group
- lavishAbundant beyond necessity
expensive · upscale · fancy · deluxe · splashy · first-class · five-star · champagne
Acting without forethought
- whimSudden arbitrary desire
- capriceUnpredictable urge or notion
- urgeStrong inner drive
- snap decisionInstant, unreflective determination
spur-of-the-moment · impulsive · unplanned · sudden · rash · impromptu · compulsion · temptation
Elegant restaurant experience
- tasting menuCurated sequence of small courses
- Michelin starFine dining excellence rating
- omakaseDiner yields to chef
- wagyuPremium Japanese-style beef
truffle · lobster · steak dinner · sushi · champagne brunch · dessert · patisserie · chocolate
overspending
Exceeding one's budget
- extravaganceExcessive, wasteful spending
- squanderingReckless depletion of resources
- maxing outReaching upper boundary
binge · spree · frivolous · unnecessary · regret · buyer's remorse · profligacy · wastefulness · reckless spending · splashing out
retail therapy
Shopping to improve mood
credit card · checkout · cart · online shopping · wishlist · sale · purchase · wardrobe · accessories · fashion
pampering
Lavish attentive care
- self-careMaintaining personal wellbeing
- gratificationPleasure from satisfying desires
- pleasureHappy, satisfied feeling
guilty pleasure · decadence · hedonism · enjoyment · satisfaction · comfort · relaxation · reward · celebration · special occasion
designer
One who plans appearances
lavish · expensive · upscale · fancy · deluxe · splashy · first-class · five-star · champagne · caviar
spontaneity
Acting without forethought
snap decision · spur-of-the-moment · impulsive · unplanned · sudden · rash · impromptu · compulsion · temptation · instant gratification
fine dining
Elegant restaurant experience
- tasting menuCurated sequence of small courses
- Michelin starFine dining excellence rating
- omakaseDiner yields to chef
wagyu · truffle · lobster · steak dinner · sushi · champagne brunch · dessert · patisserie · chocolate · artisanal
- discretionary spendingentertainment, dining out, eating out, vacations, travel
- wishlistswedding registry, baby registry, gift registry, Christmas list, bridal registry
- desirablesmust-haves, essentials, favorites, picks, finds
- indulgencesindulgence, indulgences, chocolate cake, overindulgence, massage
- extrasextra, add-ons, add-on, extras, addition
splurgeshoards
Hidden valuable caches
conserves · stockpiles · rations · reserves · squirrels away