Synonyms of prodigality
7 similar words · 4 opposite words
Another word for prodigality is extravagance. Other synonyms of prodigality are profligacy, profusion and recklessness. The opposite of prodigality is stinginess.
Synonyms and similar words for prodigality
nounMore synonyms
- spendthrift
- extravaganceProdigality, as of anger, love, expression, imagination, or demands.
- imprudence
- profligacyCareless wastefulness.
- profligatenessThe state or condition of being profligate; wastefulness.
- profusionLavish or imprudent expenditure; prodigality or extravagance.
- recklessnessThe state or quality of being reckless or heedless, of taking unnecessary risks.
Opposite of prodigality
nounMore antonyms
- frugality
- thriftinessThe property of being thrifty.
- miserlinessThe property of being miserly: excessive parsimony.
- stinginessThe property of being stingy: a lack of generosity; excessive parsimony.
Meaning of prodigality
- noun Wasteful extravagance.
- noun Lavish generosity.
prodigality in other languages
Questions about synonyms of prodigality
- What is another word for prodigality?
- Prodigality has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as extravagance, profligacy, profusion and recklessness.
- What is the opposite of prodigality?
- The opposite of prodigality is stinginess.
- What does prodigality mean?
- Prodigality means wasteful extravagance.
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