profligate
adjective | /profligate/
Advanced WordsMEDIUM
carelessly and foolishly wasting money or resources; wildly extravagant
profligate
adjective | /profligate/
Advanced WordsMEDIUMcarelessly and foolishly wasting money or resources; wildly extravagant
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Synonyms
wastefulextravagantprodigalspendthrift
Antonyms
frugaleconomicalthriftyparsimonious
Examples
"The profligate spending ruined the company's reserves."
"He was criticized for his profligate lifestyle despite modest income."
Mnemonic Trick
PROFLIGATE → PRO + FLING (money) — fling money away; wasteful extravagance.
Etymology
From Latin profligatus “overthrown, ruined.”
Used for reckless spending or waste.
Source: Advanced WordsAdded: 9/28/2025
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