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prodigally Antonyms

Opposite of prodigally

Because the opposite of prodigally shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a reckless, wasteful, or wildly extravagant manner, especially when spending money or using resources.

Usage Example

"The young heir lived frugally, exhausting the family fortune within a few short years."

Strongest
frugally
thriftily
economically
Strong
sparingly
parsimoniously
prudently

• adverb (Context 2)

In an abundant, profuse, or unstinting manner; generously.

Usage Example

"The orchard yielded its fruit scantily after a season of ideal rainfall and sunshine."

Strongest
scantily
meagerly
Strong
stingily
sparsely

Similar words to prodigally

Words similar to prodigally shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

wastefully
extravagantly
profligately
abundantly
lavishly
profusely
generously
bountifully
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Prodigally. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/prodigally
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