Prodigy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpɹɒdɪd͡ʒi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Prodigy is a noun meaning An extraordinary occurrence or creature; an anomaly, especially a monster; a freak.
Meaning
An extraordinary occurrence or creature; an anomaly, especially a monster; a freak.
More Meanings
- An amazing or marvellous thing; a wonder.
- A wonderful example of something.
- An extremely talented person, especially a child.
- (archaic) An extraordinary thing seen as an omen; a portent.
Example Sentences
John Foxe believed that special prodigies had heralded the Reformation.
He is never chased; he would run away with rope-walks of line. Prodigies are told of him.
These on the farther bank now stood and gazed, / By Heaven alarm’d, by prodigies amazed: / A signal omen stopp’d the passing host, / Their martial fury in their wonder lost.
Traffic at Dover Marine has developed far beyond anything envisaged when the station was built. The layout has become rather cramped, and prodigies of organisation are performed annually by all concerned to save complete saturation.
Word Forms
- prodigies
Synonyms for prodigy
Depending on context, synonyms include wunderkind.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include phenomenon, gifted, talent, genius, miracle, wonder.
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