prodigal
wastefully extravagant or recklessly generous
Roots
- ag / act: do, drive, or set in motion
- pro-: forward, forth, outward, or in favor of
- prodig / prodigal: wasteful pouring out or extravagant spending
Other words with the ag / act root
- act: to do something
- action: the act or process of doing something
- agency: ability to act or an organization
- agenda: a list of things to be done
- agent: a person or thing that acts
- agitate: to stir up or drive into motion
- castigate: to criticize or punish severely
- castigation: severe criticism or punishment
Other words with the prodig / prodigal root
- prodigality: wasteful extravagance
Prodigal means resources rushing out with the doors open: money, time, praise, energy, attention.
His prodigal spending made the first paycheck disappear before the rent was due.
Prodigal is extravagance without a brake. Money, praise, time, and attention rush out faster than judgment can catch them.
The contrast with frugal is useful. Frugal protects resources; prodigal lets them pour out.