Prodigal and Superfluous

Prodigal

Prodigal adjective - Given to spending money freely or foolishly.

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

Nearby Words: prodigy, prodigality, prodigally

Superfluous

Superfluous adjective - Being over what is needed.

Prodigal and superfluous are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Prodigal" instead an adjective "Superfluous".

Nearby Words: superfluity, superfluously
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