Definitions for prestigious
prɛˈstɪdʒ əs, -ˈstɪdʒ i əs, -ˈsti dʒəs, -ˈsti dʒi əspres·ti·gious

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:2.8 / 4 votes

1. esteemed, honored, prestigiousadjective

   having an illustrious reputation; respected

   "our esteemed leader"; "a prestigious author"

2. prestigiousadjective

   exerting influence by reason of high status or prestige

   "a prestigious professor at a prestigious university"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. prestigiousadjective

   Of high prestige.

   She has a prestigious job with an international organization.

2. Etymology: Attested since the 1540s; from praestigious, praestigiae, possibly an alteration of praestringere, from prae- with stringere.

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1. prestigious

   Prestigious refers to having high status, respect, or distinction, often attributed to a position, institution, or individual due to notable achievements, advancements, or uphold high standards in a particular field or practice. It is typically associated with renown, honor, and acclaim.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Prestigiousadjective

   practicing tricks; juggling

2. Etymology: [L. praestigiosus.]

How to pronounce prestigious?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

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   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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How to say prestigious in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of prestigious in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of prestigious in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of prestigious in a Sentence

1. Felicity Huffman:

   Rick SInger told me that her tests scores were too low, and if her math SAT scores didn't rise dramatically, none of the colleges she was interested in would even consider her auditions, i honestly didn't and don't care about my daughter going to a prestigious college. I just wanted to give her a shot at being considered for a program where her acting talent would be the deciding factor.

2. Republican Representative Paul Gosar:

   To continue honoring Bill Cosby with this prestigious accolade would be an affront to women nationwide, particularly those who were victims of his horrific acts.

3. Alex Soosay:

   Australia has successfully hosted many prestigious events in the past but the recent developments cannot be taken lightly, i would like to assure the teams, fans and the media that ALOC will do whatever necessary to provide the best security cover around the competition and everyone will enjoy the best-ever AFC Asian Cup.

4. Evan Nierman:

   Both should expect to face withering criticism in the days ahead since this story touches a nerve, especially for parents without the means to pay their kids' way into prestigious schools, expect this topic to dog Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin since the nature of the sting operation reveals famous, rich and powerful people apparently playing by a different set of rules than everyone else.

5. Rich Fury/Getty Images:

   I was blindsided, john was basically leading a double life throughout our whole marriage. When I learned about the affair, I also learned he’s diverting narcotics. I helped him become a nurse [after changing professions], a very sacred profession. It was just sickening to me. Here I was, trying to help him gain this prestigious degree and title. And this is what he was doing with it.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=prestigious
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Prestigious
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prestigious