prodigy | ||
1. | [ noun ] an impressive or wonderful example of a particular quality | |
Examples: | "the Marines are expected to perform prodigies of valor" |
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Related terms: | exemplar | |
2. | [ noun ] a sign of something about to happen | |
Synonyms: | omen prognostic presage prognostication portent | |
Examples: | "he looked for an omen before going into battle" |
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Related terms: | augury auspice foreboding death_knell bode | |
3. | [ noun ] an unusually gifted or intelligent (young) person; someone whose talents excite wonder and admiration | |
Synonyms: | wonder_child | |
Examples: | "she is a chess prodigy" |
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Related terms: | genius girl_wonder boy_wonder boy_wonder | |
Similar spelling: |
prodigally prodigal prodigious Pridgen Pridgeon produced predigest |