prestigious

[ pre-stij-uhs, -stij-ee-uhs, -stee-juhs, -stee-jee-uhs ]

adjective

1. indicative of or conferring prestige:

   the most prestigious address in town.

   Synonyms: distinguished

2. having a high reputation; honored; esteemed:

   a prestigious author.

   Synonyms: notable, illustrious

Other Words From

• pres·tigious·ly adverb
• pres·tigious·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of prestigious¹

First recorded in 1540–50; from Latin praestigiōsus “full of tricks, deceitful,” from praestigi(ae) “juggler's tricks” ( prestige ) + -ōsus -ous

Example Sentences

F1 said it would "look differently" on a potential Andretti entry then because of "the value" of "bringing a prestigious new" car manufacturer.

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After completing primary and secondary school in Ghana, Bawumia moved to the UK for undergraduate study and went on to gain a masters in economics from the prestigious Oxford University.

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He performed at prestigious venues around the world, including the Royal Opera House in London and Metropolitan Opera in New York.

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She had spent weeks in Mexico preparing for the finale of the prestigious beauty contest.

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"It's shocking that it's allowed to take place on the most prestigious street in the country," he said.

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Related Words

• distinguished
• esteemed
• famed
• illustrious
• important
• impressive
• prominent
• renowned
• reputable
• respected