prodigy synonyms

prodigy

n.

  1. A marvel

    portent, miracle, monster, enormity, spectacle, freak, curiosity; see also wonder 2.

  2. An extraordinary person

    genius, child genius, Wunderkind (German), whiz kid*, walking encyclopedia*.

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