— prodigiously , adv. — prodigiousness , n.
/preuh dij"euhs/ , adj.
1. extraordinary in size, amount, extent, degree, force, etc.: a prodigious research grant.
2. wonderful or marvelous: a prodigious feat.
3. abnormal; monstrous.
4. Obs. ominous.
[ 1545-55; prodigiosus marvelous. See PRODIGY, -OUS ]
Syn. 1. enormous, immense, huge, gigantic, tremendous. 2. amazing, stupendous, astounding, wondrous, miraculous.
Ant. 1. tiny. 2. ordinary.