PRODIGALITY Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

prodigality

noun

Definition of prodigality

as in waste

an instance of spending money or resources without care or restraint his purchase of a new yacht was only one of a series of reckless prodigalities

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as in generosity

the quality or fact of being free or wasteful in the expenditure of money his prodigality eventually turned him into a pauper

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Noun

For Jena to come out as this strong of a supporter means that my energy hasn't been a waste.

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026
In six states, Medicare beneficiaries must get preapproval for a few treatments that CMS considers to have little clinical benefit and to be susceptible to fraud or waste, including skin substitutes and knee arthroscopy for arthritis.

— Stephanie Armour, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of waste

Noun

But through quick thinking, organizing and the generosity of thousands New Yorkers, Pintabona and the other restaurant members put together a massive operation that fed Ground Zero workers around the clock for two months after the attacks.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026
But behind the glitz was profound talent, as well as a grit and generosity that made her one of country music’s biggest stars and a beloved international icon.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of generosity

Noun

Bezos and Sánchez Bezos received backlash for the event’s lavishness during global hardships.

— Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026
The Vanity Fair of today embodies a certain sort of lavishness—an often unironic appreciation of and yearning for rich people things.

— Naomi Skwarna, hazlitt.net, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of lavishness

Noun

With fewer domestic discoveries, high import tariffs and fragmented markets that curtailed economies of scale in production, such extravagances were unavailable to Europeans, who became accustomed to smaller, more efficient cars.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026
Over the years, Marco Polo has adapted to the neighborhood’s changing demographics by downplaying its old-world Italian extravagance.

— Rachel Corbett, Curbed, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of extravagance

Noun

After all, the university’s magnetic pull depends on its being embedded in a global metropolis with its profusion of experts, employers, and opportunities.

— Justin Davidson, Curbed, 19 Aug. 2026
In this deep perennial border, Jordin layered tough perennials that deliver a profusion of color in the height of summer, including catmint, ‘Millenium’ allium, ‘Cinderella’ milkweed, and clary sage.

— Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2026

Definition of profusion

Noun

The 538-foot-tall building is out of scale for a neighborhood of mostly buildings between four and six stories, and will contain just 34 luxury condos, some with their own private entrances and garages.

— David Freedlander, Curbed, 11 Sep. 2026
While Detroit currently has enough financial wiggle room to not worry about exceeding the luxury tax, there is the NBA repeater tax levied to teams that go over the luxury tax in at least three out of four seasons.

— Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

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