Destitute and Prodigal

Destitute

Destitute adjective - Lacking money or material possessions.

Prodigal and destitute are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Prodigal" instead an adjective "Destitute".

Nearby Words: destitution, destituted

Prodigal

Prodigal adjective - Given to spending money freely or foolishly.

Destitute and prodigal are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Destitute" instead an adjective "Prodigal".

Nearby Words: prodigy, prodigality, prodigally

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