PROD'IGAL, a. [L. produgus, from prodigo, to drive forth, to lavish.] 1. Given to extravagant expenditures; expending money or other things without necessity; profuse, lavish; wasteful; not frugal or economical; as a prodigal man; the prodigal son. A man may be prodigal of his strength, of his health, of his life or blood, as well as of his money.2. Profuse, lavish; expended to excess or without necessity; as prodigal expenses.3. Very liberal; profuse. Nature is prodigal of her bounties.PROD'IGAL, n. One that expends money extravagantly or without necessity; one that is profuse or lavish; a waster; a spendthrift. |
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