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prodigieux

prodigious, extraordinary

adjective proh-dee-ZHYUH Rare

Origin: Latin 'prodigiosus' (marvellous, portentous)

Usage Note

Prodigieux conveys something awe-inspiring in scale or quality — a talent prodigieux, an effort prodigieux. The feminine form is prodigieuse. It is stronger than remarquable and closer to 'staggering' or 'astounding' in register. The adverb prodigieusement means 'prodigiously/incredibly'.

Examples

"Elle possède une mémoire prodigieuse."

Natural Translation

She has a prodigious memory.

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