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a young person who is highly talented
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- prodigy - genius
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A ‘prodigy’ refers to a person who is so naturally gifted at something that they reach a high level or even master it while still a child or a young adult. Such ability is rare, and therefore usually attracts a lot of attention and admiration. The term is most commonly applied to precocious talents in fields such as sports, mathematics, and music.
Exam DB Spoken DB Other Synonyms virtuosoprecocious wunderkind, Antonyms imbecileignoramus amateur, - Example(s)
Mozart remains a classic example of a prodigy. He wrote his first symphony at the age of 8.
The young maths prodigy is receiving a lot of media attention. People believe she has a great future in front of her.
There’s no doubt that the young player is a prodigy. It is our duty to nurture his rare talent carefully.
