adjective

prodigious

pruh-DIHD-zhuhs

Prodigious (adjective) means Remarkably large, powerful, or impressive in size or degree. Example: “She has a prodigious talent for languages.”

adjective

Remarkably large, powerful, or impressive in size or degree.

"She has a prodigious talent for languages."

"The company achieved prodigious growth in just two years."

How to use prodigious

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishExtremely impressive in size, amount, or ability.

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Common pairings

prodigious talent prodigious amount prodigious appetite

Word forms

more prodigious comparative, more prodigious comparative, most prodigious superlative, most prodigious superlative

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Etymology

From Latin prōdigiōsus, "strange, marvellous," from prōdigium, "omen, portent" — related to the word prodigy.

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for prodigious

yous nous pious joyous heinous ominous curious anxious copious tenuous tedious spurious

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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.