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   prestigious

   /prɛˈstɪdʒəs/

   adjective

   • 1. inspiring respect and admiration; having high status: "a prestigious academic post" Similar reputabledistinguishedrespectedesteemedestimableeminentaugusthonouredof high standingof notehighly regardedwell thought ofacclaimedauthoritativewell knownin the public eyecelebratedillustriousleadingrenownedfamedfamousimpressiveconferring prestigeimportantprominentexaltedhigh-rankinginfluentialimposingpowerfulglamorouswell paidhigh-endexpensiveupmarketOpposite disreputableobscureminorhumblelowly

   Word Origin mid 16th century (in the sense ‘practising conjuring tricks’): from late Latin praestigiosus, from praestigiae ‘conjuring tricks’. The current sense dates from the early 20th century.

   Derivatives

   • 1. prestigiously adverb
   • 2. prestigiousness noun

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   PRESTIGIOUS definition: 1. very much respected and admired, usually because of being important: 2. very much respected and…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of PRESTIGIOUS is having prestige : honored. Did you know? having prestige : honored; of, relating to, or marked by illusion, conjuring, or trickery…

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   PRESTIGIOUS meaning: 1. very much respected and admired, usually because of being important: 2. very much respected and…. Learn more.

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   Prestigious definition: indicative of or conferring prestige. See examples of PRESTIGIOUS used in a sentence.

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   The adjective prestigious has a really wonderful Latin root, praestigiae, which means "conjuring tricks." Think of the magic word, "Presto!" Even though today's prestigious doesn't necessarily mean that the person described can do magic, imagining prestigious people as magicians can help you remember the admiration and status that the word implies.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPRESTIGIOUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   2 meanings: 1. having status or glamour; impressive or influential 2. rare characterized by or using deceit, cunning, or.... Click for more definitions.

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   Definition of prestigious adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.