PRODIGALITY Synonyms
There are 15 hypernyms of the word prodigality. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for PRODIGALITY
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extravagance | nounn | |||||||
noun • the quality of exceeding the appropriate limits of decorum or probability or truth • the trait of spending extravagantly • the activity of excessive spending | ||||||||
lavishness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the quality possessed by something that is excessively expensive • the activity of excessive spending | ||||||||
profligacy | nounn | |||||||
noun • the trait of spending extravagantly • dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure | ||||||||
excess | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a quantity much larger than is needed • immoderation as a consequence of going beyond sufficient or permitted limits • the state of being more than full • excessive indulgence adjective satellite • more than is needed, desired, or required | ||||||||
improvidence | nounn | |||||||
noun • a lack of prudence and care by someone in the management of resources | ||||||||
recklessness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the trait of giving little thought to danger | ||||||||
squandering | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • spending resources lavishly and wastefully | ||||||||
wastefulness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the trait of wasting resources • useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly | ||||||||
highlife | nounn | |||||||
noun • the activity of excessive spending | ||||||||
high life | nounn | |||||||
noun • the activity of excessive spending |