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PRODIGALLY
wastefully, prodigally
(adverb) to a wasteful manner or to a wasteful degree; “we are still prodigally rich compared to others”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
prodigally (comparative more prodigally, superlative most prodigally)
In a prodigal manner; extravagantly or wastefully.
Source: Wiktionary
Prod"i*gal*ly, adv.
Definition: In a prodigal manner; with profusion of expense; extravagantly; wasteful; profusely; lavishly; as, an estate prodigally dissipated. Nature not bounteous now, but lavish grows; Our paths with flowers she prodigally strows. Dryden.
PRODIGAL
Prod"i*gal, a. Etym: [L. prodigus, from prodigere to drive forth, to squander away; pro forward, forth + agere to drive; cf. F. prodigue. See Agent. ]
Definition: Given to extravagant expenditure; expending money or other things without necessity; recklessly or viciously profuse; lavish; wasteful; not frugal or economical; as, a prodigal man; the prodigal son; prodigal giving; prodigal expenses. In fighting fields [patriots] were prodigal of blood. Dryden.
Syn.
– Profuse; lavish; extravagant; squandering; wasteful. See Profuse.
Prod"i*gal, n.
Definition: One who expends money extravagantly, viciously, or without necessity; one that is profuse or lavish in any expenditure; a waster; a spendthrift. "Noble prodigals of life." Trench.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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