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