prodigious pruh-DIJ-uhs adjective WS #33

remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or intensity; extraordinary in bulk, quantity, or degree; amazing or marvelous

1. The athlete's prodigious strength enabled him to break multiple weightlifting records in a single competition.
2. The construction project required a prodigious amount of steel, concrete, and other building materials.
3. The young pianist displayed prodigious talent, performing complex concertos with remarkable skill and precision.
4. The storm caused prodigious damage to the coastal town, destroying hundreds of homes and businesses.
5. Her prodigious memory allowed her to recall detailed information from books she had read years earlier.