English Synonym Finder

prodigality

Definitions

The quality or state of being wastefully extravagant.

Lavish or generous abundance.

Examples

The king's reckless prodigality eventually drained the national treasury and led to widespread poverty.

Despite his family's warnings, he continued his prodigality, spending his entire inheritance on luxury cars and extravagant parties.

Synonyms

extravagance lavishness wastefulness profusion squandering immoderation

Antonyms

frugality thrift parsimony economy stinginess sparingness