Prodigious - A monumental word
May 'prodigious' refer to your success, accomplishments, and positive impact on the world in 2026 and beyond.
We’ve got a great word that combines senses of greatness, mass, and importance.
📚️ Definition of Prodigious
Prodigious (adjective): Remarkably great in extent, size, amount, or degree; extraordinary and impressive. Example: a prodigiousmemory.
🗣️ Pronunciation of Prodigious
IPA: /prəˈdɪ.dʒəs/ (See IPA key)
Respelling: pruh-DIH-juhs
📰 Examples of Prodigious
Here are some examples of the word prodigious:
Mozart displayed prodigious musical talent at a very early age.
The blue whale can consume a prodigious amount of krill—up to 16 metric tons per day during feeding season.
The amount of pizza the teen athlete ate at lunch was prodigious.