prodigally

Thân thiện

We are still prodigally rich compared to others.

Definition

Adverb: * In a wasteful or extravagant manner; to a wasteful degree. It describes the action of spending or using resources (such as money, time, or energy) in a reckless, excessive, and lavish way, without care for conservation or future need.

Usage

The adverb "prodigally" modifies a verb to describe how an action is performed. It is used to emphasize the excessive and imprudent nature of the action. * It typically describes actions like spending, using, consuming, or distributing. * It carries a negative connotation, implying criticism of the wastefulness.

Examples

• The heir prodigally spent his entire inheritance within a few years.
• Natural resources were prodigally exploited by the early industries.
• She scattered her talents prodigally across too many projects, mastering none.

Advanced Usage

• Figurative Use: Can be applied to non-material things like talent, affection, or words.
  • The poet used metaphors prodigally, sometimes to the point of confusion.

Variants and Related Words

• Prodigal (adjective): Wastefully extravagant.
  • He was prodigal with his praise.
• Prodigality (noun): The quality or fact of being prodigal; wasteful extravagance.
  • The prodigality of the feast was astonishing.

Synonyms

• Wastefully
• Extravagantly
• Lavishly
• Imprudently
• Recklessly

Antonyms

• Frugally
• Thriftily
• Sparingly
• Prudently
• Economically

Học thuật

Adverb

1. to a wasteful manner or to a wasteful degree
   • we are still prodigally rich compared to others

Từ đồng nghĩa

• wastefully