Prodigality

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Pronunciation: /prɑːˈdɪɡ.əl.ə.ti/

Definitions of prodigality

noun excessive or extravagant spending or lavishness

Example Sentences

A1 His prodigality with money often gets him into trouble.

A2 The prodigality of resources in the region is astounding.

B1 Her prodigality with gifts for her friends shows her generous nature.

B2 The company's prodigality in spending on unnecessary luxuries led to financial problems.

C1 The artist's prodigality in creating elaborate sets for the play impressed the audience.

C2 The prodigality of the royal family's lifestyle was evident in their extravagant parties and events.

adjective prodigal (relating to or characterized by prodigality)

Example Sentences

A1 She was known for her prodigality when it came to buying gifts for her friends.

A2 The prodigality of the royal family's spending was a topic of discussion among the common people.

B1 His prodigality with money eventually led to his financial downfall.

B2 The company's prodigality in investing in new technology paid off in increased profits.

C1 The artist's prodigality in experimenting with different mediums resulted in a diverse and impressive body of work.

C2 Despite his prodigality in his personal life, he was surprisingly frugal when it came to his business dealings.

Examples of prodigality in a Sentence

formal The prodigality of the royal family's spending was a cause for concern among the citizens.

informal His prodigality knew no bounds when it came to buying the latest gadgets.

slang She's known for her prodigality when it comes to splurging on designer clothes.

figurative The artist's prodigality of colors in his painting created a mesmerizing effect.

Grammatical Forms of prodigality

past tense

prodigality

plural

prodigalities

comparative

more prodigal

superlative

most prodigal

present tense

is prodigal

future tense

will be prodigal

perfect tense

has been prodigal

continuous tense

is being prodigal

singular

prodigality

positive degree

prodigal

infinitive

to be prodigal

gerund

being prodigal

participle

prodigal

Origin and Evolution of prodigality

First Known Use: 0014 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'prodigality' originated from the Latin word 'prodigalitas', which is derived from the Latin word 'prodigus' meaning wasteful.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe wasteful or extravagant behavior, the word 'prodigality' has evolved to also encompass the idea of abundance or lavishness in a more positive light.