prodigalize

Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word prodigalize. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word prodigalize, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say prodigalize in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word prodigalize you have here. The definition of the word prodigalize will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition ofprodigalize, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.

English

Etymology

From prodigal +‎ -ize.

Verb

prodigalize (third-person singular simple present prodigalizes, present participle prodigalizing, simple past and past participle prodigalized)

  1. To spend lavishly.
    • 1834, Edward Bulwer-Lytton, The Last Days of Pompeii:
      Cabinets of gems , each cabinet itself a gem , filled up the interstices of the columns ; the most precious woods lined the thresholds and composed the doors ; gold and jewels seemed prodigalized all around

References