Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun prodigality

2 senses of prodigality

Sense 1
extravagance, prodigality, profligacy -- (the trait of spending extravagantly)
       => improvidence, shortsightedness -- (a lack of prudence and care by someone in the management of resources)

Sense 2
extravagance, prodigality, lavishness, highlife, high life -- (excessive spending)
       => waste, wastefulness, dissipation -- (useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly; "if the effort brings no compensating gain it is a waste"; "mindless dissipation of natural resources")