骄奢 (jiāo shē) is a compound adjective formed from two characters: 骄 (jiāo), meaning 'arrogant' or 'proud to the point of conceit', and 奢 (shē), meaning 'extravagant' or 'luxurious to excess'. Together, they describe a person, lifestyle, or attitude marked by both overbearing self-importance and reckless indulgence—often implying moral decline or social criticism. The term carries strong negative connotations and appears frequently in historical texts, political discourse, and literary critiques of corruption or decadence.

It typically modifies nouns like 生活 (life), 作风 (style/behavior), or 气焰 (arrogant aura), and is rarely used in neutral or positive contexts. While not commonly heard in casual daily speech, it remains essential for understanding formal writing, news reports on official misconduct, or classical allusions. Its tone is serious and judgmental, reflecting traditional Confucian values that condemn pride and excess as twin vices.