prodigious — Remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or intensity; extraordinary in magnitude or degree.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or intensity; extraordinary in magnitude or degree.
Pronunciation (IPA): /prəˈdɪdʒəs/
Korean meaning: 놀라울 정도로 큰, 엄청난
Korean pronunciation: 프러-디-저스 (강세: 디)
Example Sentences
- The company spent a prodigious sum on their new advertising campaign.
- My grandfather has a prodigious appetite - he can eat five hamburgers in one sitting!
- Mozart showed prodigious musical talent from a very young age.
prodigious
ADJECTIVE//prəˈdɪdʒəs//
Remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or intensity; extraordinary in magnitude or degree.
Remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or intensity; extraordinary in magnitude or degree.
Pro chef serves prodigiously huge dish to amazed customers
Her prodigious talent conquers the prestigious and litigious world!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'prodigium' meaning 'omen' or 'portent.' Ancient Romans used this word for extraordinary, miraculous events they believed were signs from the gods.
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📝Examples
“The company spent a prodigious sum on their new advertising campaign.”
“My grandfather has a prodigious appetite - he can eat five hamburgers in one sitting!”
“Mozart showed prodigious musical talent from a very young age.”
“She has a prodigious collection of rubber ducks - over 3,000 of them!”
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