Generous
Generous adjective - Giving or sharing in abundance and without hesitation.
Profligate and generous are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Profligate" instead an adjective "Generous".
Nearby Words: generosity, generously
Profligate
Profligate adjective - Given to spending money freely or foolishly.
Usage example: profligate movie producers hoping to create the next blockbuster
Generous and profligate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Generous" instead an adjective "Profligate".
Nearby Word: profligacy
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