PRODIGAL
(noun, adj.sat, adj.)Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Prodigal.
Prodigal - as a noun
A recklessly extravagant consumer
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
profligate16squanderer20Hypernyms (Closely Related)
consumer12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Prodigal - as an adjective satellite
Recklessly wasteful
Example: "Prodigal in their expenditures"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
extravagant22profligate16spendthrift20Prodigal - as an adjective
Wastefully extravagant.
Example: "He found himself guilty of prodigal spending during the holidays."
(often followed by of or with) yielding profusely, lavish.
Example: "How can he be so prodigal with money on such a tight budget?"
Profuse, lavishly abundant.
(by allusion to the biblical parable of the prodigal son) returning after abandoning a person, group, or ideal, especially for selfish reasons; behaving as a prodigal son.
Example Sentences
"He was a prodigal son who squandered all his inheritance."
"The prodigal expenditure of the government led to a financial crisis."
"After years of living a prodigal lifestyle, he finally learned the value of money."
"She has a prodigal talent for playing the piano."
"The prodigal use of natural resources is detrimental to the environment."
Word Game Points
Is PRODIGAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, prodigal is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PRODIGAL has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is PRODIGAL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, prodigal is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPRODIGAL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is PRODIGAL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, prodigal is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPRODIGAL has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
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