English-Finnish translations for prodigal

• tuhlaavainen
• ylenpalttinen

Definition of prodigal

• Wastefully extravagant
• Yielding profusely, lavish
• Profuse, lavishly abundant
• A prodigal person, a spendthrift

Examples

• He found himself guilty of prodigal spending during the holidays.
• He is a prodigal son.
• She was a merry person, glad and prodigal of smiles.
• How can he be so prodigal with money on such a tight budget?

Related words

• prodigally
• prodigality
• prodigal son
• return of the prodigal son