Grade 8

prodigal (prod-i-gal)

Definition


adjective.
1 imprudent and excessive in spending; extravagant; 2 giving profusely or abundantly; lavish or bountiful;
noun.
one who expends wastefully

Example Sentence

The prodigal son came back after spending all his money.

Synonyms

extravagant; lavish; spendthrift; wasteful

Antonyms

frugal; parsimonious; thrifty

Rhymes

  • prodigal