prodigious
Americanadjective
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extraordinary in size, amount, extent, degree, force, etc..
a prodigious research grant.
- Synonyms:
- tremendous, gigantic, huge, immense, enormous
- Antonyms:
- tiny
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wonderful or marvelous.
a prodigious feat.
- Synonyms:
- miraculous, wondrous, astounding, stupendous, amazing
- Antonyms:
- ordinary
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abnormal; monstrous.
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Obsolete. ominous.
adjective
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vast in size, extent, power, etc
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wonderful or amazing
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obsolete threatening
Other Word Forms
- prodigiously adverb
- prodigiousness noun
- unprodigious adjective
- unprodigiously adverb
- unprodigiousness noun
Etymology
Origin of prodigious
First recorded in 1545–55, prodigious is from the Latin word prōdigiōsus marvelous. See prodigy, -ous
Example Sentences
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The disruption to the Middle East’s prodigious energy exports could have far-reaching economic consequences.
So far, the Olympics committee has backed Wasserman, with allies saying he’s a strong leader and prodigious fundraiser.
From Los Angeles Times
But whether the arena is theater, music, science or sports, all wear garments that accentuate their emotional states and prodigious talents — and leave an enduring mark.
From Los Angeles Times
She is also a prodigious scorer and a wildly talented skater, capable of making plays on the ice that her peers can’t even imagine.
They’re using prodigious cash flow to reward shareholders: Snack food companies are cash flow machines.
From MarketWatch
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