• Prodigal Definition & Synonyms
- (n.) One who expends money extravagantly, viciously, or without necessity; one that is profuse or lavish in any expenditure; a waster; a spendthrift.
- (a.) Given to extravagant expenditure; expending money or other things without necessity; recklessly or viciously profuse; lavish; wasteful; not frugal or economical; as, a prodigal man; the prodigal son; prodigal giving; prodigal expenses.
Synonyms: Extravagant,
Lavish,
Munificent,
Profligate,
Spendthrift,
Squanderer,
Unsparing,
• Prodigality Definition & Synonyms
- (n.) Extravagance in expenditure, particularly of money; excessive liberality; profusion; waste; -- opposed to frugality, economy, and parsimony.
Synonyms: Extravagance,
Lavishness,
Profligacy,