prodigally (C2)

adverb

Pronunciation: /prəˈdɪdʒəli/

Definition

In a way that is wastefully extravagant or recklessly extravagant.

Examples

• She spent money prodigally on clothes and jewelry.

• The company was accused of spending taxpayer money prodigally.

• He lived prodigally, enjoying every luxury he could afford.

How to Use prodigally

spend prodigally (collocation)

To spend money in a very wasteful or extravagant way. — "He spent his inheritance prodigally."

live prodigally (collocation)

To live a life of excessive and wasteful spending. — "They lived prodigally until their fortune ran out."

Synonyms of prodigally

Words with a similar meaning to prodigally:

• wastefully
• extravagantly
• lavishly
• imprudently

Antonyms of prodigally

Words with the opposite meaning to prodigally:

• frugally
• economically
• thriftily

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