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Synonyms of prodigy

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Another word for prodigy is wunderkind. Other synonyms of prodigy are boy-genius, boy wonder, girl-genius, girl wonder and child prodigy.

Synonyms and similar words for prodigy

nounAn extremely talented person, especially a child.

  • wunderkindA child prodigy; a wonderchild.
  • boy-genius
  • boy wonderA male child prodigy; wonderboy.
  • girl-genius
  • girl wonderA female child prodigy; wondergirl.
  • child prodigyA highly talented or gifted person at a young age.

Meaning of prodigy

  1. noun An extraordinary occurrence or creature; an anomaly, especially a monster; a freak.
  2. noun An amazing or marvellous thing; a wonder.
  3. noun A wonderful example of something.

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Questions about synonyms of prodigy

What is another word for prodigy?
Prodigy has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as wunderkind, boy-genius, boy wonder, girl-genius, girl wonder and child prodigy.
What does prodigy mean?
Prodigy means an extraordinary occurrence or creature; an anomaly, especially a monster; a freak.

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