Meaning
prodigious, amazing
- extraordinary, marvelous, or wondrous
- miraculous or supernatural in effect
In a sentence
Il giovane pianista ha mostrato un talento davvero prodigioso.
The young pianist showed truly prodigious talent.
Quel farmaco ha avuto un effetto prodigioso sulla sua guarigione.
That medicine had an amazing effect on his recovery.
Non credi che sia un risultato prodigioso per la sua età?
Don't you think that is an extraordinary achievement for his age?
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| prodigioso | masculine · singular |
| prodigiosa | feminine · singular |
| prodigiosi | masculine · plural |
| prodigiose | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often describes remarkable talents, scientific discoveries, or rapid recoveries.
- Near-synonyms include 'straordinario', 'eccezionale', and 'miracoloso'.