adjective
- remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or intensity
- extraordinary in some bad way; abnormal
Usage: less common
Examples
- The athlete showed prodigious strength in lifting the heavy weights.
- She has a prodigious memory for historical dates and facts.
- The company reported prodigious profits this quarter.
- Mozart displayed prodigious musical talent from a very young age.
- The storm caused prodigious damage to the coastal towns.
- He consumed a prodigious amount of food at the buffet.
- The library contains a prodigious collection of rare books.