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PROFLIGATES

(noun, adj.sat)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Profligates.

Profligates - 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)

Profligates - 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

Example Sentences

"He was known for associating with a group of profligates."
"The profligates squandered their inheritance within a year."
"She became entangled with a group of profligates who drained her bank account."
"The novel portrays a society of profligates who indulge in every pleasure."
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Word Game Points

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

PROFLIGATES has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is PROFLIGATES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, profligates is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PROFLIGATES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is PROFLIGATES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, profligates is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PROFLIGATES has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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