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- pronunciation:
- pra
fl
giht
[or]
pra
fl
geIt
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
totally given over to immoral and shameful pursuits; dissolute.
The profligate son spent most of his time drinking and seducing the young servants.- synonyms:
- debauched, dissolute, libertine, rakehell, rakish
- antonyms:
- moral
- similar words:
- amoral, degenerate, dissipated, lascivious, lecherous, loose, promiscuous, wanton, wicked, wild
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definition 2: |
spending imprudently and excessively; extravagant.
Her profligate habits left the family destitute.- synonyms:
- extravagant, prodigal, wasteful
- antonyms:
- frugal, thrifty
- similar words:
- dissipative, improvident, lavish, spendthrift, thriftless
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related words: |
base, corrupt, evil, fast, immoral, perverse |
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition: |
one who is profligate.
- synonyms:
- libertine, rake, reprobate
- similar words:
- debauchee, degenerate, dissipater, lecher, prodigal, rakehell, rip, roué, satyr, spendthrift, voluptuary, wanton, wastrel
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related words: |
casanova |
derivation: |
profligacy (n.) |
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