English Dictionary
Definition of “profligate”
profligate (ˈprɒflɪɡɪt
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Definitions
adjective
- shamelessly immoral or debauched
- wildly extravagant or wasteful
Alternative Forms
profligacy (ˈprɒflɪɡəsɪ) noun ˈprofligately adverb Word Origin
C16: from Latin prōflīgātus corrupt, from prōflīgāre to overthrow, from pro-C16: from Latin corrupt, from to overthrow, from 1 + to beat + flīgere to beat
Synonyms
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depraved,
degenerate,
immoral,
wild,
abandoned,
loose,
corrupt,
dissipated,
wicked,
promiscuous,
shameless,
wanton,
debauched,
unprincipled,
dissolute,
iniquitous,
libertine,
vitiated,
licentious,
Usage examples
His Lordship is not quite so profligate of his money,' said Thackeray drily.
Anthony Masters, CASCADES - THE DAY OF THE DEAD (2001)"What, on the other hand, could the poor imf do with the most profligate government Pakistan, perhaps all Asia, has ever seen?
India Today (1997)British and European rugby fans were our most welcome and profligate visitors.
The Mercury, Sunday Tasmanian (2005)But no; Blair's legal mentor turns out to be pompous, profligate and posh as can be.
Times, Sunday Times (2001)When the profligate Ismail had got into severe financial difficulties he had borrowed 9.5 million on the security of the properties.
Simon Ball, THE GUARDSMEN (2004)
