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PROFLIGATE

(noun, adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Profligate.

How to pronounce profligate:

Profligate - as a noun

A dissolute man in fashionable society

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bloodrakerakehellriproue

A recklessly extravagant consumer

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
prodigalsquanderer
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
consumer
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Profligate - as an adjective satellite

Recklessly wasteful

Example: "Prodigal in their expenditures"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
extravagantprodigalspendthrift

Unrestrained by convention or morality

Example: "Congreve draws a debauched aristocratic society"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
debaucheddegeneratedegradeddissipateddissolutefastlibertineriotous

Profligate - as a verb

To drive away; to overcome.

Profligate - as an adjective

Inclined to waste resources or behave extravagantly.

Immoral; abandoned to vice.

Overthrown, ruined.

Example Sentences

"He was known for his profligate spending habits."
"The profligate use of natural resources is a concern."
"They led a profligate lifestyle, constantly indulging in luxury."
"Her profligate behavior led to her downfall."
"The company went bankrupt due to its profligate management."
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Word Game Points

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

PROFLIGATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is PROFLIGATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, profligate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PROFLIGATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is PROFLIGATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, profligate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PROFLIGATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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