prodigious
adjective
extraordinary in size, amount, extent, degree, force, etc..
prodigiously
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a word derived from
prodigious.
Example Sentences
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You have invested so prodigiously that you have left yourself with a whopper of a tax bill if you were to withdraw large sums now.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2025
For instance, cancer cells often grow prodigiously in nutrient-starved environments, in part by producing more of certain proteins that promote growth.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 3, 2024
The prodigiously talented former Birmingham City youngster has his peak years in front of him in the Spanish capital and has hit the ground running after switching from Germany's Bundesliga.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2023
The only real sign of life in the place is a prodigiously large stash of Hot Cheetos hidden in a pantry.
From New York Times ● Apr. 11, 2023
They multiplied prodigiously, hung abundantly from the trees, crowded the skies until they were redolent of yeast.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
