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View usage for: (prədɪdʒəs) adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]Something that is prodigious is very large or impressive. [literary] This business generates cash in prodigious amounts. He impressed all who met him with his prodigious memory. Synonyms: huge, giant, massive, vast More Synonyms of prodigious prodigiously adverb [ADVERB with verb] She ate prodigiously. More Synonyms of prodigious prodigious in British English (prəˈdɪdʒəs) adjective1. vast in size, extent, power, etc Derived forms prodigiously (proˈdigiously) adverb prodigiousness (proˈdigiousness) noun Word origin C16: from Latin prōdigiōsus marvellous, from prōdigium, see prodigyprodigious in American English (proʊˈdɪdʒəs; prəˈdɪdʒəs) adjective2. of great size, power, extent, etc.; enormous; huge Derived forms prodigiously (proˈdigiously) adverb prodigiousness (proˈdigiousness) noun Word origin L prodigiosus, marvelous < prodigium: see prodigy Examples of 'prodigious' in a sentenceprodigious In other languagesprodigious British English: prodigious ADJECTIVE Something that is prodigious is very large or impressive. This business generates cash in prodigious amounts. - American English: prodigious
- Brazilian Portuguese: colossal
- Chinese: 巨大的
- European Spanish: prodigioso
- French: prodigieux
- German: ungeheuer
- Italian: prodigioso
- Japanese: 巨大な
- Korean: 엄청난
- European Portuguese: colossal
- Latin American Spanish: prodigioso
Definition very large or immense This business generates cash in prodigious amounts. Synonyms stellar (informal) inordinate Opposites Definition wonderful or amazing He impressed everyone with his prodigious memory. Synonyms staggering startling flabbergasting (informal) Opposites normal , usual , ordinary , unremarkable , unimpressive , unexceptional Additional synonymsDefinition differing from the usual or typical a child with an abnormal fear of strangers Synonyms unusual, different, odd, strange, surprising, out there (slang), extraordinary, remarkable, bizarre, unexpected, curious, weird, exceptional, peculiar, eccentric, unfamiliar, queer, irregular, phenomenal, uncommon, erratic, monstrous, singular, unnatural, deviant (old-fashioned), unconventional, off-the-wall (slang), oddball (informal), out of the ordinary, left-field (informal), anomalous, atypical, aberrant, untypical, wacko (slang, old-fashioned), outré, daggy (Australian, New Zealand, informal) It's amazing what we can remember with a little prompting. Synonyms astonishing, striking, surprising, brilliant, stunning, impressive, overwhelming, staggering, sensational (informal), bewildering, eye-popping (informal), breathtaking, astounding, eye-opening, wondrous (archaic, literary), mind-boggling, jaw-dropping, stupefying, gee-whizz (slang), startlingThe results are quite astounding. Synonyms amazing, striking, surprising, brilliant, impressive, astonishing, staggering, sensational (informal), bewildering, stunning, breathtaking, wondrous (archaic, literary), jaw-dropping, eye-popping (informal), stupefying, gee-whizz (slang) Nearby words ofprodigious - prod
- prodigal
- prodigality
- prodigious
- prodigy
- produce
- producer
Additional synonymsDefinition very large in size A colossal statue stands in the square.The task they face is colossal. Synonyms huge, massive, vast, enormous, immense, titanic, gigantic, monumental (informal), monstrous, mammoth, mountainous, stellar (informal), prodigious, gargantuan, herculean, elephantine, ginormous (informal), Brobdingnagian, humongous or humungous (informal), supersize Definition like a drama in suddenness or effectiveness the film's dramatic special effects Synonyms powerful, striking, imposing, stunning (informal), impressive, spectacular, effective, staggering, distinctive, memorable, vivid, jaw-dropping, breath-taking, gee-whizz (slang) Definition unusually large in size, extent, or degree an enormous dust cloud blocking out the sun Synonyms huge, massive, vast, extensive, tremendous, gross, excessive, immense, titanic, jumbo (informal), gigantic, monstrous, mammoth, colossal, mountainous, stellar (informal), prodigious, gargantuan, elephantine, astronomic, ginormous (informal), Brobdingnagian, humongous or humungous (informal), supersize Definition forming an exception The courts hold that this case is exceptional. Synonyms unusual, special, odd, strange, rare, extraordinary, unprecedented, peculiar, abnormal, irregular, uncommon, inconsistent, singular, deviant (old-fashioned), anomalous, atypical, aberrantDefinition having some special or extreme quality He is an extraordinary musician. Synonyms remarkable, special, wonderful, outstanding, rare, amazing, fantastic (informal), astonishing, marvellous, eye-popping (informal), exceptional, notable, serious (informal), phenomenal, singular, wondrous (archaic, literary), out of this world (informal), extremely good Definition extremely good The scenery and weather were fabulous. Synonyms wonderful, excellent, brilliant, superb, spectacular, fantastic (informal), marvellous, sensational (informal), first-rate, brill (informal), magic (informal), out-of-this-world (informal) Definition excellent I have a fantastic social life. Synonyms wonderful, great (informal), excellent, very good, mean (slang), topping (British, slang), cracking (British, informal), crucial (slang), smashing (informal), superb, tremendous (informal), magnificent, marvellous, terrific (informal), sensational (informal), mega (slang), awesome (slang), dope (slang), sick (slang), world-class, first-rate, def (slang), brill (informal), out of this world (informal), boffo (slang), the dog's bollocks (taboo, slang), jim-dandy (slang), bitchin' (US, slang), chillin' (US, slang), booshit (Australian, slang), exo (Australian, slang), sik (Australian, slang), rad (informal), phat (slang), schmick (Australian, informal), beaut (informal), barrie (Scottish, slang), belting (British, slang), pearler (Australian, slang) Definition remarkably large a giant oak tablea giant step towards unification Synonyms huge, great, large, vast, enormous, extensive, tremendous, immense, titanic, jumbo (informal), gigantic, monumental (informal), monstrous, mammoth, colossal, mountainous, stellar (informal), prodigious, stupendous, gargantuan, elephantine, ginormous (informal), Brobdingnagian, humongous or humungous (informal), supersize Definition extremely large The road is bordered by gigantic rocks. Synonyms huge, great, large, giant, massive, vast, enormous, extensive, tremendous, immense, titanic, jumbo (informal), monumental, monstrous, mammoth, colossal, mountainous, stellar (informal), prodigious, stupendous, gargantuan, herculean, elephantine, ginormous (informal), Brobdingnagian, Cyclopean, humongous or humungous (informal), supersize Definition too great to be measured I felt an immeasurable love for him. Synonyms incalculable, vast, immense, endless, unlimited, infinite, limitless, boundless, bottomless, inexhaustible, unfathomable, unbounded, inestimable, measureless, illimitableAdditional synonymsDefinition huge or vast an immense cloud of smoke Synonyms huge, great, massive, vast, large, giant, enormous, extensive, tremendous, mega (slang), titanic, infinite, jumbo (informal), very big, gigantic, monumental (informal), monstrous, mammoth, colossal, mountainous, stellar (informal), prodigious, interminable, stupendous, king-size, king-sized, immeasurable, elephantine, ginormous (informal), Brobdingnagian, illimitable, humongous or humungous (informal), supersize Definition capable of impressing, esp. by size, magnificence, or importance The film's special effects are particularly impressive. Synonyms grand, striking, splendid, good, great (informal), fine, affecting, powerful, exciting, wonderful, excellent, dramatic, outstanding, stirring, superb, first-class, marvellous (informal), terrific (informal), awesome, world-class, admirable, first-rate, crash-hot (Australian), forcible, gee-whizz (slang) Definition gigantic The mammoth undertaking was completed in 18 months. Synonyms colossal, huge, giant, massive, vast, enormous, mighty, immense, titanic, jumbo (informal), gigantic, monumental (informal), mountainous, stellar (informal), prodigious, stupendous, gargantuan, elephantine, ginormous (informal), Brobdingnagian, humongous or humungous (informal), supersize Definition excellent or splendid He certainly is a marvellous actor. Synonyms excellent, great, mean (slang), topping (British, slang, old-fashioned), wonderful, brilliant, bad (slang), cracking (British, informal), amazing, crucial (slang), extraordinary, remarkable, smashing (informal, old-fashioned), superb, spectacular, fantastic (informal), magnificent, astonishing, fabulous (informal), divine (informal), glorious, terrific (informal), splendid, sensational (informal), mega (slang), sovereign (old-fashioned), awesome (slang), breathtaking, phenomenal, astounding, singular, miraculous, colossal, super (informal), wicked (informal), def (slang), sick (slang), prodigious, wondrous (archaic, literary), brill (informal), stupendous, jaw-dropping, eye-popping, bodacious (slang, US), boffo (slang), jim-dandy (slang), chillin' (US, slang), booshit (Australian, slang), exo (Australian, slang), sik (Australian, slang), mRvLS, rad (informal), phat (slang), schmick (Australian, informal), beaut (informal), barrie (Scottish, slang), belting (British, slang), pearler (Australian, slang) Definition (of objects) large, bulky, heavy, and usually solid a massive steam boat Synonyms huge, great, big, heavy, imposing, vast, enormous, solid, impressive, substantial, extensive, monster, immense, hefty, titanic, gigantic, monumental (informal), whacking (informal), mammoth, bulky, colossal, whopping (informal), weighty, stellar (informal), hulking, ponderous, gargantuan, elephantine, ginormous (informal), humongous or humungous (informal), supersize Definition surprising or remarkable The horse made a miraculous recovery. Synonyms wonderful, amazing, extraordinary, incredible (informal), astonishing, marvellous, magical, unbelievable, phenomenal, astounding, eye-popping (informal), inexplicable, wondrous (archaic, literary), unaccountable, superhumanDefinition huge They were erecting a monstrous edifice. Synonyms huge, giant, massive, great, towering, vast, enormous, tremendous, immense, titanic, gigantic, mammoth, colossal, stellar (informal), prodigious, stupendous, gargantuan, elephantine, ginormous (informal), humongous or humungous (informal) Definition extreme It had been a monumental blunder to give him the assignment. Synonyms immense, great, massive, terrible, tremendous, horrible, staggering, catastrophic, gigantic, colossal, whopping (informal), indefensible, unforgivable, egregiousDefinition extraordinary or outstanding a phenomenal performance Synonyms extraordinary, outstanding, remarkable, fantastic (informal), unique, unusual, marvellous, exceptional, notable, sensational (informal), uncommon, singular, miraculous, stellar (informal), prodigious, unparalleled, wondrous (archaic, literary) Definition striking or extraordinary He was a remarkable man. Synonyms extraordinary, striking, outstanding, famous, odd, strange, wonderful, signal, rare, unusual, impressive, surprising, distinguished, prominent, notable, phenomenal, uncommon, conspicuous, singular, miraculous, noteworthy, pre-eminentAdditional synonymsDefinition attracting attention She was a striking woman with long blonde hair. Synonyms impressive, dramatic, stunning (informal), wonderful, extraordinary, outstanding, astonishing, memorable, dazzling, noticeable, conspicuous, drop-dead (slang), out of the ordinary, forcible, jaw-dropping, eye-popping (informal), gee-whizz (slang) Definition very large or impressive a stupendous amount of money Synonyms huge, vast, enormous, mega (slang), gigantic, colossalDefinition very large or impressive This stupendous novel keeps you gripped to the end. Synonyms wonderful, brilliant, amazing, stunning (informal), superb, overwhelming, fantastic (informal), tremendous (informal), fabulous (informal), surprising, staggering, marvellous, sensational (informal), breathtaking, phenomenal, astounding, prodigious, wondrous (archaic, literary), mind-boggling (informal), out of this world (informal), mind-blowing (informal), jaw-dropping, surpassing belief Definition very large or impressive I felt a tremendous pressure on my chest. Synonyms huge, great, towering, vast, enormous, terrific, formidable, immense, awesome, titanic, gigantic, monstrous, mammoth, colossal, whopping (informal), stellar (informal), prodigious, stupendous, gargantuanDefinition uncommon or extraordinary He was an unusual man with great business talents. Synonyms extraordinary, unique, remarkable, exceptional, notable, phenomenal, uncommon, singular, unconventional, out of the ordinary, atypicalDefinition unusually large in size, degree, or number farmers who own vast stretches of land Synonyms huge, massive, enormous, great, wide, sweeping, extensive, tremendous, immense, mega (slang), unlimited, gigantic, astronomical, monumental (informal), monstrous, mammoth, colossal, never-ending, prodigious, limitless, boundless, voluminous, immeasurable, unbounded, elephantine, ginormous (informal), vasty (archaic), measureless, illimitable, humongous or humungous (informal) |