prodigy (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈprɒdɪdʒi/

Definition

A person, especially a child, with an extraordinary ability or talent.

Examples

• Mozart was a musical prodigy who composed his first piece at age five.

• The company hired the young programmer, recognizing her as a coding prodigy.

• She was a child prodigy in mathematics, solving complex equations effortlessly.

Synonyms of prodigy

Words with a similar meaning to prodigy:

• whiz
• genius
• natural
• virtuoso

Antonyms of prodigy

Words with the opposite meaning to prodigy:

• dunce
• underachiever

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