prodigal

adj. spending money or using resources in a wasteful and reckless way.

adj. characterised by wasteful extravagance or reckless spending of resources.

“The prodigal heir spent his entire inheritance on luxury cars and parties within a year.”

“His prodigal lifestyle eventually led to a complete depletion of the family trust, leaving him with no choice but to seek employment.”

Literary

adj. describing someone who leaves home to live a wild life but eventually returns feeling sorry.

adj. referring to a person who returns after a period of absence and reckless living, typically seeking forgiveness.

“The family prepared a huge feast to welcome their prodigal daughter back home.”

“The narrative arc follows the prodigal protagonist as he realizes the vanity of his travels and attempts to reconcile with his estranged father.”

Literary

adj. giving or producing something in very large, generous amounts.

adj. yielding or giving something in a profuse or lavishly abundant manner.

“The garden was prodigal with its flowers, filling the air with a thick scent.”

“Nature is often prodigal in its beauty, offering sights that far exceed what is necessary for mere survival.”

Literary

n. a person who spends money in a reckless and wasteful way.

n. a person who spends money or resources in a recklessly extravagant manner.

“He was a known prodigal who could never keep a dollar in his pocket for long.”

“The biography portrays him not as a villain, but as a charming prodigal who simply lacked the discipline to manage his vast wealth.”

Literary