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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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPRESTIGIOUS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Prestigious means very much respected and admired, usually because of being important or of high quality. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › prestigiousPrestigious Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the origin, synonyms, and examples of the adjective prestigious, which means having prestige or being honored. Find out how it evolved from a word for conjurer's tricks to one for esteem and respect.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPRESTIGIOUS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   very much respected and admired, usually because of being important or of high quality: The car won some of the industry's most prestigious awards. The Harvard presidency is perhaps the most prestigious job in higher education.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › prestigiousPRESTIGIOUS Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › prestigiousPrestigious - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of prestigious. adjective. having an illustrious reputation; respected. “a prestigious author” synonyms: eminent, esteemed, honored. reputable. having a good reputation. adjective. exerting influence by reason of high status or prestige. “a prestigious professor at a prestigious university” synonyms: influential.

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

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   Learn the meaning of prestigious, an adjective that describes something or someone respected and admired by people. See synonyms, pronunciation, word frequency, and usage examples from various sources.

8. ms.glosbe.com › en › msTerjemahan 'prestigious' – Kamus Bahasa Melayu-Inggeris | Glosbe

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   Terjemahan "prestigious" ke dalam Bahasa Melayu. berprestij ialah terjemahan "prestigious" kepada Bahasa Melayu. Contoh ayat terjemahan: Being a centerfold is the highest, most prestigious honor there is. ↔ Menjadi satu paparan tengah adalah tertinggi, kehormatan paling berprestij disitu.