prodigy

Meaning

1. An extraordinary occurrence or creature; an anomaly, especially a monster; a freak.
2. An amazing or marvellous thing; a wonder.
3. A wonderful example of something.
4. An extremely talented person, especially a child.
5. (archaic) An extraordinary thing seen as an omen; a portent.

Synonyms

genius

marvel

miracle

talented person

portent

child prodigy

wizard

wonder

wonder child

omen

presage

prognostic

prognostication

place

point

precocious

rare

sage

scholar

sign

signal

sly

spot

token

unique

virgule

virtuoso

whiz

whiz kid

whizz kid

wonders

wunderkind

natural gift

person of exceptional talent

abortion

wonder boy

adept

ostent

amazement

astonishment

augury

auspice

crafty

extraordinary

freak

mark

marvels

monster

note

phenomenon

Translations

prodige

prodigio

prodígio

prodigi

prodigio

wonder

merveille

génie

🧞

Genie

enfant prodige

maravilla

θαύμα

Wunderkind

Wunder

άκρως εξαιρετικός

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈpɹɒdɪd͡ʒi/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: prodige

In summary

From Middle English prodige (“portent”), from Latin prōdigium (“omen, portent, prophetic sign”).