Definitions
1.AdjectiveWastefully extravagant."He found himself guilty of prodigal spending during the holidays.; The prodigal son spent his share of his inheritance until he was destitute."
2.AdjectiveYielding profusely, lavish."She was a merry person, glad and prodigal of smiles.; How can he be so prodigal with money on such a tight budget?"
3.AdjectiveProfuse, lavishly abundant.
4.AdjectiveBehaving as a prodigal son:
Having (selfishly) abandoned a person, group, or ideal.
Returning or having returned, especially repentantly, after such an abandonment.
5.AdjectiveHaving (selfishly) abandoned a person, group, or ideal.
6.AdjectiveReturning or having returned, especially repentantly, after such an abandonment.
7.NounA prodigal person; a spendthrift; a wastrel.