Definition of prodigal

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prod·i·gal

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ADJECTIVE:

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.

NOUN:

One who is given to wasteful luxury or extravagance.

ETYMOLOGY:
Probably back-formation from prodigality

OTHER FORMS:
prodi·gal·ly(Adverb)

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