prodigality

noun

Definition of prodigalitynext
1
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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2
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prodigality
  1. waste
  2. generosity
  3. wastefulness
  4. lavishness
  5. extravagance
  6. profusion
  7. luxury
Noun
  • Separate recyclables and food waste from general waste, use the blue bags for what is left, and don't be surprised if your host checks your work.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • The man who is never the smartest or hardest working person in the room has brought to Connecticut a team of combatants who are devoted to winning by laying waste to anyone, especially women, who gets in the way.
    — Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026
Definition of waste
Noun
  • Research published by the Natural Hazards Center found that donors may be motivated by generosity, a desire to feel directly connected to survivors or an opportunity to clear unwanted items from their homes.
    — Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • To be opening the show on Dolly’s 81st birthday is not only a celebration of a milestone, but of a life shaped by generosity, courage, and purpose that, in this moment, feels not only uplifting and inspiring, but essential.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 7 July 2026
Definition of generosity
Noun
  • The Bosnia captain got himself an assist, made a goal-line clearance, and was partly responsible for Cyle Larin’s 78th-minute equaliser, which ensured Canada’s wastefulness didn’t stop them from earning a first World Cup point.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 July 2026
  • The humanitarian consequences of this wastefulness were well documented before last Wednesday.
    — Gisela Salim-Peyer, The Atlantic, 1 July 2026
Definition of wastefulness
Noun
  • Taking the latter to another level is the new Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series, the first two-seater from the marque’s division devoted to automotive lavishness.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 June 2026
  • There’s an understated lavishness; no celebrity interior designers have been let loose and rooms have a lustrous palette of pinks, yellows and blues.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 May 2026
Definition of lavishness
Noun
  • Harvey Nichols, by contrast, brings something Next cannot build overnight - a heritage in luxury and extravagance.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • Shows of extravagance like these have not been met with kindness in a world torn by war, inflation, soaring gas prices and political unrest.
    — Marc Malkin, Variety, 2 July 2026
Definition of extravagance
Noun
  • Many of these tracks barely touch two minutes, sometimes not even 90 seconds, and with such a profusion of directions, certain ideas feel fleeting to the point of frustration.
    — Oba Awolowo, Pitchfork, 3 July 2026
  • While these shrubs are low-maintenance, incorporating fertilizer into your care routine can improve plant health and spur new growth, resulting in a profusion of bold blooms.
    — Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 12 June 2026
Definition of profusion
Noun
  • The company is based in Gwinnett County and specializes in mimicking the appearance of 1970s-era Ford Broncos and Mercedes-Benz G-Wagons with all the bells, whistles and customization of new luxury vehicles.
    — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 10 July 2026
  • According to the latest Bain and Altagramma luxury goods study published in June, jewelry is leading the luxury sector’s growth.
    — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 10 July 2026
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