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profligately

/prɒfˈlɪdʒɪtli/ adverb · British & US
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What does profligately mean?

adverb

Used to describe something that is done or spent in a reckless and extravagant manner; wastefully extravagant.

Example

"She spent her inheritance profligately, leaving her family in financial ruin."

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