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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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   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.

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

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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…

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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   A prestigious institution, job, or activity is respected and admired by people. It's one of the best equipped and most prestigious schools in the country. Synonyms: celebrated , respected , prominent , great More Synonyms of prestigious

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.