# prodigious

/pɹəˈdɪdʒəs/ (US) · /pɹədˈɪdʒəs/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/prodigious
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

extremely large or great. You use this to describe something that is much bigger or more intense than usual.

For teachers: extremely large in size, amount, or degree. Often used to describe natural talents or physical abilities that are far above average.

## Examples

- The athlete showed prodigious talent from a very young age.
- The company achieved prodigious growth during the first year of its expansion into international markets.
- The historian noted the prodigious scale of the ancient library, which reportedly contained thousands of scrolls that had survived the centuries.

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