adjective
prodigieux
prodigious
Definition & meaning
Prodigieux means extraordinary, astonishing, or immense. It describes something so remarkable in its size, intensity, or quality that it inspires amazement.
- Un talent prodigieux — an extraordinary talent.
- Une quantité prodigieuse — an enormous quantity.
It can also mean miraculous or supernatural, especially in literary or older contexts.
Grammar & Word origin
Prodigieux is an adjective. Its forms are:
- Masculine singular and plural: prodigieux
- Feminine singular: prodigieuse
- Feminine plural: prodigieuses
It comes from the Latin prodigiosus, meaning “marvelous” or “unnatural,” related to prodigium, “omen” or “wonder.”
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms
- extraordinaire — extraordinary; a broader, more neutral term.
- incroyable — unbelievable; emphasizes how hard something is to believe.
- immense — immense; emphasizes size or degree rather than the sense of wonder.
Antonyms
- ordinaire — ordinary, rather than remarkable.
- médiocre — mediocre; emphasizes a lack of quality or ability.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Ce spectacle montre un talent prodigieux.adjective
This show displays prodigious talent.
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