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prodigious Definition

pro·di·gious (prō dijəs, prə-)

adjective

  1. wonderful; amazing
  2. of great size, power, extent, etc.; enormous; huge
  3. Obsolete portentous

Etymology: L prodigiosus, marvelous < prodigium: see prodigy

prodigious Related Forms

pro·di·giously adverb pro·di·gious·ness noun

prodigious Synonyms

prodigious

modif.

prodigious Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • feat: Such studies allow us to investigate how seals are able to perform their prodigious diving feats.
  • talent: Song now faces Northern Ireland's prodigious talent Mark Allen in the semi finals.
  • appetite: In his youth he is said to have had a prodigious appetite, being able to consume nine pounds of steak at a meal.
  • quantity: Colin Davies was prescribed prodigious quantities of paracetamol for his spinal pain.
  • leap: Others suggest her long-jump style - a pounding run, a prodigious leap, a thumping landing - brings the pain.
  • output: However, given Seymour Mayne's prodigious output, we will not have to wait long to discover whether he can regain his form.

Modifying Another Word

  • so: All Sunday lunches should be so prodigious, so multi-faceted, so lovingly cooked, so respectfully carved.
  • quite: His talent is quite prodigious and we are looking forward seeing him at this level where I am sure he will be very effective.
  • already: When the rest is already prodigious, you need a lot of power in hand.
  • too: No item is too humble nor too prodigious for Philippe Starck to focus his extraordinary talents on.