Word of the DayAugust 2, 2026

prodigal

Definition

having a tendency to spend money or use resources freely and recklessly, without restraint

Example Usage

the prodigal son had used up all of his parents inheritance within a year

Synonyms

  • extravagant
  • wasteful
  • thriftless
  • spendthrift
  • profligate
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