What does prodigal mean?
Excessively wasteful or extravagant in the use of resources; recklessly generous or lavish. Often used to describe someone who has spent or given away a large amount of money or resources.
Example
"The prodigal son spent his entire inheritance on lavish parties and expensive gifts."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.