prodigy

American  

[prod-i-jee] / ˈprɒd ɪ dʒi /

noun

plural

prodigies

1. a person, especially a child or young person, having extraordinary talent or ability.

   a musical prodigy.

2. a marvelous example (usually followed byof ).

3. something wonderful or marvelous; a wonder.

4. something abnormal or monstrous.

5. Archaic. something extraordinary regarded as of prophetic significance.

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prodigy British  

/ ˈprɒdɪdʒɪ /

noun

1. a person, esp a child, of unusual or marvellous talents

2. anything that is a cause of wonder and amazement

3. something monstrous or abnormal

4. an archaic word for omen

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Etymology

Origin of prodigy

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English prodige, from Latin prōdigium “prophetic sign”

Example Sentences

Itauma - the prodigy who was sparring seasoned professionals while still at school - was in wonderful form from the first bell, using his speed and variation to send Franklin backtracking.

From BBC

Two years ago, Jack Lang of The Athletic, external tracked down a once-teenage Brazilian prodigy dubbed 'The Little Seal', now 38 enjoying a quiet life coaching kids in North Carolina.

From BBC

At thirteen he was a musical prodigy and a rascal and the pride of my life.

From Literature

Insider info: Miles Caton sung alongside the musician H.E.R. before being cast as blues prodigy Preacher Boy, but he had to learn to master the guitar for the role.

From The Wall Street Journal

The last feature Gyllenhaal appeared in as an actor was 2018’s “The Kindergarten Teacher,” playing an overzealous mentor to a young poetry prodigy.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• genius
• sensation
• whiz
• wizard
• wunderkind