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 /ˈprɑː.flɪ.ɡət/
Adjective
1.
spending money or using something in a way that wastes it and is not wise:
Example:
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She is well-known for her profligate spending habits.
Noun
1.
someone who behaves in a way that is morally wrong or who spends and wastes a lot of money:
Example:
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He is a drunkard and a profligate.
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