Definitions
- Describing something that is impressively large or great in size or amount. - Referring to an exceptional or extraordinary talent or ability. - Talking about an event or achievement that is remarkable or impressive.
- Describing something that is very large in size or amount. - Referring to a situation or problem that is significant or serious. - Talking about an emotion or feeling that is intense or overwhelming.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is large or great in some way.
- 2Both words can be used to emphasize the magnitude or intensity of something.
- 3Both words can be used to describe physical objects, abilities, or achievements.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Prodigious is less common than enormous and tends to be used in more formal or literary contexts.
- 2Connotation: Prodigious often implies exceptional or extraordinary qualities, while enormous simply denotes a large size or amount.
- 3Scope: Prodigious can refer to both positive and negative qualities, while enormous is typically used to describe something that is overwhelmingly large or significant.
Remember this!
Prodigious and enormous are synonyms that both describe something that is large or great in some way. However, prodigious is less common and tends to be used in more formal or literary contexts, often implying exceptional or extraordinary qualities. On the other hand, enormous simply denotes a large size or amount and is more commonly used to describe something that is overwhelmingly large or significant.
