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View synonyms for prodigality

prodigality

[ prod-i-gal-i-tee ]

noun

, plural prod·i·gal·i·ties
  1. the quality or fact of being prodigal; wasteful extravagance in spending.
  2. an instance of it.
  3. lavish abundance.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of prodigality1

1300–50; Middle English prodigalite < Latin prōdigālitās wastefulness, equivalent to prōdig ( us ) extravagant + -āl ( is ) -al 1 + -itās -ity

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Example Sentences

But meanwhile they enjoyed themselves with the reckless prodigality possible only to such men.

Remain faithful to your vow of poverty, you who were given to prodigality and magnificence!

We expected a certain amount of sultriness, but not in such lavish prodigality as it was delivered.

By 1773 the prodigality of government raised the national expenditure far above the revenue.

France was almost bankrupt, ruined by the prodigality of her two last kings and their neglect of their duties to their people.

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