CEFR B2

prodigal

adjective

Meaning

Spending money or resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant.

Examples

He was known for his prodigal spending on luxury cars and yachts.
The company's prodigal use of taxpayer money led to public outcry.

Synonyms: wasteful, extravagant, lavish, spendthrift

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prodigal (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈprɒdɪɡl/

Definition

Spending money or resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant.

Examples

He was known for his prodigal spending on luxury cars and yachts.
The company's prodigal use of taxpayer money led to public outcry.
She regretted her prodigal lifestyle after realizing she had no savings.

How to Use prodigal

prodigal with (prepositional phrase): Spending money or resources wastefully on something. — "He was prodigal with his money, buying expensive gifts for everyone."

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