PROFLIGACIES | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Profligacy

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈprɒflɪɡəsi
Dialects: British English
Definition:

reckless extravagance or wastefulness in the use of resources

Short Definition:

reckless extravagance or wastefulness in use of resources

Examples:
  • there is no conceivable justification for such fiscal profligacy
  • his financial prudence corrected the profligacies of Nero
Definition:

licentious or dissolute behaviour

Short Definition:

licentious or dissolute behaviour

Examples:
  • the emperor's sexual profligacy
  • an era of extreme decadence and profligacy

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