Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
prodigal
Adjective
/ˈprɒdɪɡəl/
Definition
Spending money or resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant.
Examples
- After inheriting a large sum of money, he became prodigal, throwing lavish parties every weekend.
- The prodigal son returned home after squandering his fortune on reckless living.
Meaning
The term ‘prodigal’ often refers to someone who is lavish in spending, often to the point of being irresponsible.
Synonyms
- wasteful
- extravagant
- imprudent
- lavish
- reckless
