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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

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."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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