prodigious
7 synonyms and 5 antonyms for prodigious, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Remarkably large, powerful, or impressive in size or degree.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use prodigious
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
prodigious talent
prodigious amount
prodigious appetite
Etymology
From Latin prōdigiōsus, "strange, marvellous," from prōdigium, "omen, portent" — related to the word prodigy.
Full origin of prodigious →Frequently asked questions
What does “prodigious” mean?
The word “prodigious” means remarkably large, powerful, or impressive in size or degree. In plain terms, extremely impressive in size, amount, or ability.
How do you pronounce “prodigious”?
“Prodigious” is pronounced pruh-DIHD-zhuhs (/pɹəˈdɪd͡ʒəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “prodigious” in a sentence?
Here is “prodigious” used in a sentence: “She has a prodigious talent for languages.”
What part of speech is “prodigious”?
“Prodigious” is an adjective.
Where does the word “prodigious” come from?
The word “prodigious” comes from Latin. From Latin prōdigiōsus, "strange, marvellous," from prōdigium, "omen, portent" — related to the word prodigy.
