Profligacy

Synonyms of profligacy

• extravagance
• wastefulness
• prodigality

Antonyms of profligacy

• frugality
• moderation
• thriftiness

Collocations of profligacy

financial profligacy

Frequency: 70 %

His financial profligacy led to bankruptcy.

political profligacy

Frequency: 45 %

The scandal revealed the political profligacy of the government officials.

personal profligacy

Frequency: 30 %

Her personal profligacy with money caused her to go into debt.

cultural profligacy

Frequency: 20 %

The exhibition showcased the cultural profligacy of the ancient civilization.

Idiomatic Expressions for profligacy

• Phrase: revel in profligacy
  Meaning: to take great pleasure in living extravagantly and irresponsibly
  Usage: The young heiress seemed to revel in profligacy, throwing extravagant parties and buying expensive jewelry.