1. in a way that spends money or uses resources wastefully or extravagantly

Examples

• He spent prodigally on luxury cars and expensive vacations.
• The company had been investing prodigally in failed projects.
• She gave prodigally to charity, donating most of her inheritance.
• The government was criticized for spending prodigally on unnecessary programs.
• He lived prodigally in his youth, never saving for the future.
• The wealthy family entertained prodigally, hosting elaborate parties every weekend.