prodigal

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spending or using large amounts of money, time, energy, etc., especially in a way that is not very wise:

The prodigal landlord spends the money as fast as he receives it.

There have been rumours that he has been prodigal with company funds.

very great in amount or degree:

Growing up, he benefited from the prodigal arts funding in France.

He laid on another demonstration of his prodigal talents with an amazing goal.

someone who spends or uses large amounts of money, time, energy, etc., especially in a way that is not very wise:

The prodigals among them will always be more numerous than the misers.

She, who was formerly a prodigal, showed herself suddenly wise and she loathed her shameful deeds.

someone who returns to a place, organization, team, etc. after previously leaving it:

They greeted him with the warmth of a returning prodigal.

There have been a significant return of prodigals to the church.

tending to spend or use something without thinking of the future:

He was prodigal with his talents.