noun
prodigality
Prodigality (noun) means spending too much money in a careless way.
noun
1
Spending too much money in a careless way.
2
Extreme generosity in giving.
"At least there was an air of reckless prodigality in their appearance, and the most fastidious guest would surely find the wine his soul craved for, at all events) in the label."
— Norman Lindsay, A Curate in Bohemia (1913)
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Etymology
Built from prodigal + -ity, echoing Old French prodigalite, which itself came from Late Latin prodigalitas.
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What is the meaning of prodigality?
"prodigality" (noun) means spending too much money in a careless way.
What is another word for prodigality?
Other words for "prodigality" include highlife, extravagance, lavishness, profligacy.
What is the opposite of prodigality?
Opposites of "prodigality" include thriftiness, frugality, economy, thrift, avarice, cupidity.
What are the different meanings of prodigality?
"prodigality" has 2 main meanings: 1. Spending too much money in a careless way; 2. Extreme generosity in giving.
