Profligate
Adjective
Definition: Recklessly extravagant or wasteful in the use of resources.
Definition: Utterly immoral or dissolute; debauched.
Synonyms: Wasteful, Extravagant, Prodigal, Spendthrift, Dissolute, Licentious
Antonyms: Frugal, Thrifty, Economical, Virtuous, Moral, Temperate
- He lived a profligate lifestyle, spending money on luxury cars and lavish vacations.
- The profligate use of natural resources is contributing to environmental degradation.
- Think of a profligate as someone who is "profiting at a great rate" but in a wasteful or immoral way.
- The "PROFessional FLIRt is GATEway to wasteful spending and luxurious indulgence."
Etymology:
The word "profligate" comes from the Latin word "profligatus", which means ruined or destroyed.
Historical Usage:The term originated in the late 16th century, primarily referring to the wasteful or ruinous use of resources. Over time, it also acquired a moral connotation, describing someone who is morally corrupt and indulgent.
Related Idioms:
"Lead a profligate life"
Explanation:To live a lifestyle characterized by excessive and wasteful spending, immorality, and indulgence.
Misconceptions:
Confusing "profligate" with "profound".
Explanation:"Profligate" refers to extravagance and wastefulness, while "profound" means deep or thoughtful. These words have different meanings and should not be confused.