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prodigiously

 

[ prəˈdɪdʒ.ə.əs.li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of action

Prodigiously is an adverb used to describe an action that is performed to an extraordinary degree or in a remarkable manner. It often conveys a sense of enormity or greatness in the context of effort, skill, or impact. This term can be employed in various situations, from describing talent and intelligence to highlighting the scale of an event or development.

Synonyms

enormously, extraordinarily, immensely, remarkably

Examples of usage

  • The artist prodigiously mastered the techniques of painting.
  • She prodigiously expanded her knowledge through years of study.
  • The team worked prodigiously to complete the project ahead of schedule.

Translations

Translations of the word "prodigiously" in other languages:

🇵🇹 prodigiosamente

🇮🇳 अत्यधिक रूप से

🇩🇪 prodigios

🇮🇩 dengan luar biasa

🇺🇦 видатно

🇵🇱 prodigalnie

🇯🇵 驚くほど

🇫🇷 prodigieusement

🇪🇸 prodigiosamente

🇹🇷 olağanüstü bir şekilde

🇰🇷 엄청나게

🇸🇦 بشكل مذهل

🇨🇿 prodigiózně

🇸🇰 prodigiózne

🇨🇳 惊人地

🇸🇮 prodigiozno

🇮🇸 frábærlega

🇰🇿 ғажайып түрде

🇬🇪 საოცრად

🇦🇿 müəzzin şəkildə

🇲🇽 prodigiosamente

Word origin

The word 'prodigiously' originates from the Latin term 'prodigiosus', meaning 'portentous, strange, or extraordinary'. This was derived from 'prodigium', which translates to 'portent, omen, or marvel'. The prefix 'pro-' indicates 'forth', while 'digium' is related to 'to lead, to show'. By the late Middle Ages, the term had evolved into Old French as 'prodigieux', and eventually into Middle English as 'prodigious'. Over time, the sense of amazement or greatness became embedded in the language, leading to the adverb 'prodigiously', which emphasizes the extent of an action or quality. This linguistic evolution reflects the human tendency to express and describe exceptional capacities and occurrences.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,080, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.