profligate — recklessly extravagant or wasteful in the use of resources
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: recklessly extravagant or wasteful in the use of resources
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈprɑːflɪɡət/
Example Sentences
- The CEO's profligate use of company jets for personal vacations sparked outrage among shareholders.
- My roommate is so profligate that he orders premium sushi for his pet goldfish.
- The profligate king bankrupted the kingdom with his extravagant parties and golden toilet seats.
profligate
ADJECTIVE[/ˈprɑːflɪɡət/]
recklessly extravagant or wasteful in the use of resources
The profligate prince throws gold coins from his balcony like confetti.
The profligate boss tries to delegate, then segregate!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'profligatus', the past participle of 'profligare', meaning 'to strike down' or 'to ruin'. The word combines 'pro-' (forward) and 'fligare' (to strike), originally referring to someone morally ruined or debased.
Breakdown
pro- (forward/forth) + flig- (strike) + -ate (verb/adjective ending) = profligate (one who strikes forward recklessly, hence wasteful and extravagant)
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📝Examples
“The CEO's profligate use of company jets for personal vacations sparked outrage among shareholders.”
“My roommate is so profligate that he orders premium sushi for his pet goldfish.”
“The profligate king bankrupted the kingdom with his extravagant parties and golden toilet seats.”
“Environmental groups criticized the profligate consumption of single-use plastics.”
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