Select the synonym of the word given below:- 'Prodigious'
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Remarkable
Prodigious means remarkably great in size, amount or degree, so impressive that it causes wonder. Its synonym is remarkable.
Example: The young pianist has a prodigious talent.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Religious | connected with religion or faith (it only sounds a little like prodigious) | Diwali is an important religious festival. |
| (2) Remarkable (answer) | unusual or striking enough to be noticed, worth special comment (something prodigious is always remarkable) | She made a remarkable recovery after the surgery. |
| (3) Repulsive | causing strong dislike or disgust (it has nothing to do with greatness) | The rotting garbage gave off a repulsive smell. |
| (4) Spoilt | damaged, or, of a child, badly behaved from being given everything (it may be confused with "prodigal", not prodigious) | The spoilt boy cried until he got a new toy. |
| Synonyms of prodigious: remarkable, enormous, extraordinary, phenomenal Antonyms of prodigious: ordinary, tiny, unremarkable, insignificant Also asked in CUET (UG): repulsive – 21-05-2026 Slot 2, 29-05-2025 Slot 1, 12-06-2023 Slot 3 |