Pronunciation: /ˈprɒdɪɡəl/

Definitions of prodigal

noun a person who spends money in a wasteful or extravagant way

Example Sentences

A1 The prodigal returned home after spending all his money.

A2 The prodigal son wasted his inheritance on frivolous things.

B1 The prodigal daughter finally realized the value of hard work.

B2 The prodigal heir squandered his fortune on extravagant parties.

C1 The prodigal prince learned the error of his ways and sought redemption.

C2 The prodigal millionaire made amends for his reckless spending by donating to charity.

adjective wastefully or recklessly extravagant

Example Sentences

A1 The prodigal son returned home after wasting all his money.

A2 The prodigal student finally decided to focus on his studies and improve his grades.

B1 The prodigal CEO returned to the company after being away for several years.

B2 The prodigal artist made a comeback with a new album after a long hiatus.

C1 The prodigal heir returned to take over the family business and restore its former glory.

C2 The prodigal explorer returned from his expedition with tales of amazing discoveries.

Examples of prodigal in a Sentence

formal The prodigal son returned home after squandering his inheritance.

informal I heard Mark is the prodigal of the family, always spending money recklessly.

slang Don't be a prodigal with your cash, save some for a rainy day.

figurative The artist's prodigal use of colors brought the painting to life.

Grammatical Forms of prodigal

past tense

prodigaled

plural

prodigals

comparative

more prodigal

superlative

most prodigal

present tense

prodigals

future tense

will prodigal

perfect tense

have prodigaled

continuous tense

is prodigaling

singular

prodigal

positive degree

prodigal

infinitive

to prodigal

gerund

prodigaling

participle

prodigaled

Origin and Evolution of prodigal

First Known Use: 0015 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'prodigal' originated from Latin 'prodigus' meaning wasteful or extravagant.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'prodigal' has evolved to also mean reckless or extravagant in spending, often associated with someone who squanders their resources.