Synonyms for precocious
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Exhibiting advanced skills and aptitudes at an abnormally early age.
The precocious child began reading the newspaper at age four.
Related words
- Word family
- precociousness precocity
Example sentences
- premature It is premature to put the plan into practice now.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| precocious | steady | |
| prodigious | steady | |
| premature | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- early2, smart1
- 6 letters
- bright1, tranty
- 7 letters
- forward2
- 8 letters
- advanced2, untimely3
- 9 letters
- premature3
- 10 letters
- prodigious3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (early2 = 2 syllables).