prestigious

American

[pre-stij-uhs, -stij-ee-uhs, -stee-juhs, -stee-jee-uhs] / prɛˈstɪdʒ əs, -ˈstɪdʒ i əs, -ˈsti dʒəs, -ˈsti dʒi əs /

adjective

indicative of or conferring prestige.

the most prestigious address in town.

Synonyms:

distinguished
having a high reputation; honored; esteemed.

a prestigious author.

Synonyms:

notable, illustrious

Other Word Forms

prestigiously adverb
prestigiousness noun

Etymology

Origin of prestigious

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

Example Sentences

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Chief executive Jannine Edgar congratulated Cox and Bruin for "closing this year's competition with a truly outstanding win and for taking home the prestigious best in show title".

From BBC

Most new entrants to the world’s most prestigious racing series buy in by taking over the husk of an existing team, factory and all.

From The Wall Street Journal

He reports doing poorly on the LSATs and being rejected from some midrange law schools, though he was admitted to the more prestigious Georgetown.

From The Wall Street Journal

They were able to drive to Oman for a flight to Istanbul, then make the onward journey to California in time for the prestigious ATP 1000 tournament in Indian Wells.

From BBC

My parents figured out early that leaving a prestigious practice for a small island wasn’t running away from something.

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