prodigal
/ˈpɹɒdɪɡəl/
prodigal
📚 Meanings
- 1.
spending money or time wastefully, extravagant
"He was a prodigal son, spending all his inheritance on gambling."
- 1.
a person who spends money extravagantly, a spendthrift
"He was a prodigal son, spending all his inheritance on gambling."
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He was a prodigal son, spending all his money.
He was a prodigal son, spending all his money.
Don't be so prodigal with your time; it's a valuable resource.
Don't be so prodigal with your time; it's a valuable resource.
The company's prodigal spending on marketing was questioned by shareholders.
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How do you pronounce prodigal?
prodigal is pronounced [/ˈpɹɒdɪɡəl/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does prodigal mean?
prodigal means "prodigal". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is prodigal?
prodigal is a Advanced-level word.
Can you give an example sentence with prodigal?
Example: "He was a prodigal son, spending all his money." — used to mean "prodigal".
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