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prodigal in Malay

pemboros

/ˈpɹɒdɪɡəl/US/ˈpɹɑdɪɡəl/

prodigal in Malay: pemboros. In English, prodigal means wastefully extravagant.

Malay words for prodigal

wastefully extravagant
pemboros

English meaning of prodigal

  1. adjective Wastefully extravagant.
  2. adjective Yielding profusely, lavish.
  3. adjective Profuse, lavishly abundant.
  4. adjective Having (selfishly) abandoned a person, group, or ideal.

Full definition of prodigal

prodigal in a sentence

  • He found himself guilty of prodigal spending during the holidays.
  • The prodigal son spent his share of his inheritance until he was destitute.
  • She was a merry person, glad and prodigal of smiles.

Synonyms of prodigal

All synonyms of prodigal

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Questions about prodigal in Malay

What is the meaning of prodigal in Malay?
Prodigal in Malay is pemboros.
Apakah maksud prodigal dalam bahasa Melayu?
Prodigal: pemboros.
What does prodigal mean in English?
Prodigal means wastefully extravagant.

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