Profligacy

Pronunciation: /ˈprɑfləˌɡəsi/

Definitions of profligacy

noun immoral or licentious behavior

Example Sentences

A1 His profligacy with money often left him broke before the end of the month.

A2 Her profligacy in buying unnecessary items led to a cluttered home.

B1 The government's profligacy in spending has led to a growing national debt.

B2 The CEO's profligacy with company funds resulted in a major financial scandal.

C1 The profligacy of the royal family was a topic of much debate among the citizens.

C2 The profligacy of the wealthy elite was seen as a symbol of the growing economic inequality.

Examples of profligacy in a Sentence

formal The government's profligacy in spending has led to a significant increase in national debt.

informal His profligacy with money always gets him into trouble.

slang She's known for her profligacy when it comes to shopping.

figurative The profligacy of emotions in her writing makes it truly captivating.

Grammatical Forms of profligacy

• plural: profligacies
• comparative: more profligate
• superlative: most profligate
• present tense: is profligating
• future tense: will be profligate
• perfect tense: has been profligate
• continuous tense: is being profligate
• singular: profligacy
• positive degree: profligate
• infinitive: to profligate
• gerund: profligating
• participle: profligated

Origin and Evolution of profligacy

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'profligacy' originated from the Latin word 'profligatus', which means ruined or destroyed.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something that has been ruined or destroyed, the word 'profligacy' evolved over time to refer to reckless extravagance or wastefulness, particularly in terms of behavior or spending.