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Prodigious – Large and impressive in extent, size, number or degree

PRONUNCIATION

(Pronounced Pro-dij-uhss)

To remember the definition of the word prodigious, use the following mnemonic:

The prod did us (prodigious) a favour and got me out of bed because it was so large.

The prod did us (prodigious) a favour and got me out of bed because it was so large.

 

Examples of prodigious in a sentence

He had to take prodigious quantities of painkillers for his spinal injury.

She is very proud of her son who has a prodigious talent for playing the guitar.

Organizing the fundraiser was a prodigious task for us.

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