Definition
Meaning of 'prodigal'
Meaning of 'prodigal' (Webster Dictionary)
1. Prodigal 
[ a.]
- Given to extravagant expenditure; expending money or
other things without necessity; recklessly or viciously profuse;
lavish; wasteful; not frugal or economical; as, a prodigal man; the
prodigal son; prodigal giving; prodigal expenses. [ a.]2. Prodigal [ n.]
- One who expends money extravagantly, viciously, or
without necessity; one that is profuse or lavish in any expenditure; a
waster; a spendthrift. [ n.]Meaning of 'prodigal' (Princeton's WordNet)
1. prodigal [ s]
[ s]Meaning (1):
- recklessly wasteful
- recklessly wasteful
Example in sentence:
- prodigal in their expenditures
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