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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)
profligatesquanderer
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
consumer
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Prodigal - as an adjective satellite

Recklessly wasteful

Example: "Prodigal in their expenditures"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
extravagantprofligatespendthrift

Prodigal - 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."
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Word Game Points

Is PRODIGAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, prodigal is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
PRODIGAL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is PRODIGAL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, prodigal is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PRODIGAL has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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