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.

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

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Words related to prodigious

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

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British Dictionary definitions for prodigious

prodigious
/ (prəˈdɪdʒəs) /

adjective

vast in size, extent, power, etc
wonderful or amazing
obsolete threatening

Derived forms of prodigious

prodigiously, adverb prodigiousness, noun

Word Origin for prodigious

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