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prodigally Synonyms

Another word for prodigally

Choosing another word for prodigally depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 extravagantly, exhausting the family fortune within a few short years."

Strongest
extravagantly
wastefully
lavishly
profligately
Strong
improvidently
spendthriftily

• adverb (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
profusely
abundantly
Strong
generously
bountifully
copiously
unstintingly

Opposites of prodigally

The opposite of prodigally shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

frugally
thriftily
economically
meagerly
scantily
stingily
sparingly
parsimoniously
See all opposites of prodigally

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Prodigally. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/prodigally
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