Meaning of the word profligate in English
What does profligate mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
profligate
US /ˈprɑː.flɪ.ɡət/
UK /ˈprɒf.lɪ.ɡət/
Adjective
recklessly extravagant or wasteful in the use of resources
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The government was criticized for its profligate spending during the crisis.
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He had a profligate lifestyle that eventually led to bankruptcy.
Noun
a licentious, dissolute person
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The novel's protagonist is a profligate who squanders his inheritance.
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He was known as a profligate in his youth, spending every penny on gambling.