Synonyms of prodigal
73 similar words · 22 opposite words
Another word for prodigal is lavish. Other synonyms of prodigal are wasteful, excessive, loose-handed, extreme and undue. The opposite of prodigal is prudent.
Synonyms and similar words for prodigal
adjectiveWastefully extravagant.
- lavishExpending or bestowing profusely; profuse; prodigal.
- squanderingThe act by which something is squandered; wastage.
adjectiveProfuse, lavishly abundant.
- inordinateExcessive; unreasonable or inappropriate in magnitude.
- superabundant
- abundant
- aboundingAmple, plenty, abundant.
- ample
- aplentyIn a generous or overlarge quantity.
- brimmingFull to the brim.
- copious
- galoreIn abundance.
- numerous
- overflowingOverflow.
- plenteous
- plentifulLavish; profuse; prodigal.
- profuseAbundant or generous to the point of excess; copious; volubly expressed.
- prolific
- teeming
- bountifulHaving a quantity or amount that is generous or plentiful; ample.
- exuberant
- uberousFruitful.
- largifluousFlowing copiously; copious, abundant.
- plentevous
- largificalAbounding; ample.
- profluentFlowing smoothly as if in a stream.
- devilishExcessive, extreme.
- excessiveExceeding the usual bounds of something; too much (of amount); extravagant; immoderate.
- horrendous informalExtremely bad; awful; terrible.
- de trop literaryExcessive or superfluous.
- extravagantExtreme; wild; excessive; unrestrained.
- extremeExcessive, or far beyond the norm.
- immoderateNot moderate; excessive.
- intemperateLacking moderation, temper or control.
- obsceneBeyond all reason; excessive.
- overmuchExcessive.
- overweeningExaggerated, excessive.
- over the top
- undueExcessive; going beyond that what is natural or sufficient.
- unmeasured
- unreasonable
- unrestrainedImmoderate; not restrained or held in check; inordinate (literary).
- wantonExtravagant, unrestrained, excessive.
- nimious obsoleteExcessive; extravagant; inordinate; vexatious.
nounA prodigal person; a spendthrift; a wastrel.
- big spenderOne who frequently makes large purchases, especially of extravagant goods.
- overspenderOne who overspends.
- profligateAn overly wasteful or extravagant individual.
- saprophage
- spendthrift
- splurge
- splurgerOne who splurges.
- squandererOne who squanders.
- wasterSomeone or something that wastes; someone who squanders or spends extravagantly.
- dingthrift obsoleteA spendthrift.
- neve rare
- scattergood obsoleteSomeone who wastes; a spendthrift.
- slipstring obsoleteA wastefully extravagant person; a prodigal; a spendthrift.
- slipthrift obsolete
- sparkler dated
- spend-all datedA spendthrift.
- unthrift rare
- wastegood obsoleteA spendthrift.
- wastethrift obsoleteA spendthrift.
- wastrel dated
adjectiveMore synonyms
- improvident
- imprudentNot prudent; lacking prudence or discretion; indiscreet; injudicious; not paying attention to the consequences of one's...
- loose-handedSpendthrift, profligate.
- reckless
- uneconomicalNot economical.
- unthriftyNot thrifty: wasteful, extravagant; unproductive.
- wastefulInclined to waste or squander money or resources.
Opposite of prodigal
adjectiveWastefully extravagant.
- frugal
- abstemiousSparingly used; used with temperance or moderation.
- canny
- chary
- moderate
- cheap
- close with a buckPrudent in the expenditure of money; frugal; parsimonious.
- economic
- economical
- provident formal
- huswifelyHousewifely, i.e. capable, economical, prudent.
- parsimonious
- penny-pinchingReluctant to spend money; close-fisted.
- prudentFrugal; economical; not extravagant.
- sparingPrudent and restrained in the use of resources; careful, economical or frugal.
- thrifty
- tight
- tightwad
- husbandly obsolete
- spareful obsolete
- spary obsoleteSparing; frugal; parsimonious.
adjectiveMore antonyms
Meaning of prodigal
- adjective Wastefully extravagant.
- adjective Yielding profusely, lavish.
- adjective Profuse, lavishly abundant.
prodigal in other languages
Questions about synonyms of prodigal
- What is another word for prodigal?
- Prodigal has 73 synonyms on Word.ws, such as lavish, wasteful, excessive, loose-handed, extreme, undue, galore and extravagant.
- What is the opposite of prodigal?
- The opposite of prodigal is prudent. Other antonyms of prodigal are abstemious, sparing, penny-pinching, economic and cheap.
- What does prodigal mean?
- Prodigal means wastefully extravagant.
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