Prodigal
English Meaning
Given to extravagant expenditure; expending money or other things without necessity; recklessly or viciously profuse; lavish; wasteful; not frugal or economical; as, a prodigal man; the prodigal son; prodigal giving; prodigal expenses.
- Rashly or wastefully extravagant: prodigal expenditures on unneeded weaponry; a prodigal life.
- Giving or given in abundance; lavish or profuse: prodigal praise. See Synonyms at profuse.
- One who is given to wasteful luxury or extravagance.