Prodigal (Adj.)
Pronunciation: prod-i-guhl
Word Meaning:
- Wastefully extravagant; spending money or resources recklessly.
- Showing a willingness to spend or give in a lavish and extravagant manner.
Uses in Sentence:
- The prodigal son squandered his inheritance on a lavish lifestyle.
- Despite his prodigal habits, he managed to maintain a high standard of living.
Synonyms:
- Extravagant
- Wasteful
- Spendthrift
- Lavish
- Profligate
Antonyms:
- Frugal
- Thrifty
- Economical
- Prudent
- Conservative
Word Meaning in Hindi: “अपव्ययी” (Apavyayi), “उदार” (Udar), “अखण्ड” (Akhanda)
Word uses in Hindi:
- पुत्र ने अपनी विरासत को एक उदार जीवनशैली पर उड़ा दिया। (The prodigal son squandered his inheritance on a lavish lifestyle.)
- उसकी अपव्ययी आदतों के बावजूद, उसने उच्च जीवन शैली बनाए रखने में कामयाबी प्राप्त की। (Despite his prodigal habits, he managed to maintain a high standard of living.)