The Only Use of
prodigal
in
The Great Gatsby
- Laughter is easier minute by minute, spilled with prodigality, tipped out at a cheerful word.
p. 40..9prodigality = abundance (extravagance in amount)
Definition:
-
(prodigal) recklessly wasteful
or more rarely:
abundant (extravagant in amount)
or more rarely still:
long absent (someone who has been away a long time)