English / word
prodigal
adjective C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
Spending money or resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant.
In context
01
His prodigal habits quickly depleted his substantial savings.
02
The prodigal son returned home after wasting his inheritance.
Synonyms
reckless,extravagant,wasteful
Antonyms
economical,frugal,thrifty
Collocations
prodigal habits,prodigal son,prodigal spending