Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
prodigality
noun
/ˌprɒdɪˈɡæləti/
Definition
The quality of being excessively extravagant or wasteful in spending or using resources.
Examples
- His prodigality made it impossible for him to save any money for the future.
- The prodigality of the celebration surprised everyone, with decorations and food that seemed endless.
- After years of prodigality, she finally decided to take control of her finances.
Meaning
Prodigality refers to the act of spending money or using resources in a way that is lavish and often excessive, leading to wastefulness.
Synonyms
- wastefulness
- extravagance
- lavishness
- profusion
- spendthriftiness