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prodigious

[ pruh-dij-uhs ]
/ prəˈdɪdʒ əs /
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adjective
extraordinary in size, amount, extent, degree, force, etc.: a prodigious research grant.
wonderful or marvelous: a prodigious feat.
abnormal; monstrous.
Obsolete. ominous.
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Origin of prodigious

First recorded in 1545–55, prodigious is from the Latin word prōdigiōsus marvelous. See prodigy, -ous

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WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH prodigious

prodigious , prestigious
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Words related to prodigious

colossal, fantastic, immense, inordinate, mammoth, monumental, tremendous, vast, amazing, astonishing, astounding, exceptional, impressive, marvelous, miraculous, phenomenal, remarkable, staggering, big, giant

How to use prodigious in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for prodigious

prodigious
/ (prəˈdɪdʒəs) /
adjective
vast in size, extent, power, etc
wonderful or amazing
obsolete threatening

Derived forms of prodigious

prodigiously, adverbprodigiousness, noun

Word Origin for prodigious

C16: from Latin prōdigiōsus marvellous, from prōdigium, see prodigy
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