Prodigious (Adjective)
Meaning 1
So great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe; "colossal crumbling ruins of an ancient temple"; "has a colossal nerve"; "a prodigious storm"; "a stupendous field of grass"; "stupendous demand".
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- The prodigious talent of the young musician was evident in her flawless performance.
- The company's prodigious growth over the past year has been a subject of much discussion among investors.
- The ancient city was said to have been destroyed by a prodigious earthquake that shook the entire region.
- The team's prodigious effort to complete the project ahead of schedule was rewarded with a significant bonus.
- The artist's prodigious output of paintings over the course of her lifetime has left a lasting legacy in the art world.
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Meaning 2
Far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree; "a night of exceeding darkness"; "an exceptional memory"; "olympian efforts to save the city from bankruptcy"; "the young Mozart's prodigious talents".
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Meaning 3
Of momentous or ominous significance; "such a portentous...monster raised all my curiosity"- Herman Melville; "a prodigious vision".
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