Prodigal

Synonyms of prodigal

• reckless
• extravagant
• wasteful

Antonyms of prodigal

• economical
• frugal
• thrifty

Collocations of prodigal

son

Frequency: 70 %

The prodigal son returned home after years of being away.

waste

Frequency: 65 %

He lived a prodigal lifestyle, wasting money on frivolous things.

child

Frequency: 60 %

She was known for her prodigal behavior as a child.

spendthrift

Frequency: 50 %

He was often criticized for his prodigal ways as a spendthrift.

return

Frequency: 45 %

After years of extravagance, he finally decided to return to a more frugal lifestyle.

Idiomatic Expressions for prodigal

• Phrase: prodigal spender
  Meaning: refers to someone who spends money recklessly or extravagantly
  Usage: She was known as a prodigal spender, always buying expensive clothes and gadgets.