HyperDic: profligacy

English > 2 senses of the word profligacy:
NOUNattributeprofligacy, extravagance, prodigalitythe trait of spending extravagantly
actprofligacy, dissipation, dissolution, licentiousness, loosenessdissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure
profligacy > pronunciation
Soundsprao'flihgae.siy
Rhymesabsorbency ... Yangtze: 255 rhymes with siy...
English > profligacy: 2 senses > noun 1, attribute
MeaningThe trait of spending extravagantly.
Synonymsextravagance, prodigality
Broaderimprovidence, shortsightednessA lack of prudence and care by someone in the management of resources
Spanishprodigalidad
Catalanprodigalitat
English > profligacy: 2 senses > noun 2, act
Meaningdissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure.
Synonymsdissipation, dissolution, licentiousness, looseness
Broaderintemperance, intemperateness, self-indulgenceexcess in action and immoderate indulgence of bodily appetites, especially in passion or indulgence
Spanishdisolución, libertinaje, soltura
Catalandissolució, llibertinatge

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