prodigal

Definition

Spending money or resources freely and recklessly; wasteful. Also refers to someone who returns after a period of absence, often forgiven.

中文 挥霍金钱或资源，浪费成性；也指经历长期缺席后归来的人，通常被原谅。

Example

"He was seen as a prodigal son after squandering his inheritance and later reconciling with his family."