Meaning ofprodigalin English

Adjective

1. wastefully extravagant; lavish spending
   The prodigal son spent all his inheritance on luxurious trips.
2. yielding profusely; generously giving
   The prodigal tree yielded a bounty of juicy fruits every season.
3. profuse; abundantly available
   The prodigal landscape of the desert was abundantly filled with cacti.
4. having abandoned; selfishly deserted
   The prodigal father had abandoned his family for years, showing no responsibility.