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

Princeton's WordNet(2.75 / 4 votes)Rate this definition:

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"

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

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.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

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

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   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   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. Ben Wood:

   I think it is a hugely positive move to see a woman take such an important role in such a prestigious business.

2. James Kenny:

   Due to the richness of the finds within the grave, we believe that the mystery warrior held one of the most prestigious roles in the country.

3. Jack Hamilton:

   I think in many ways reality shows allow for a purer form of escapism than more' prestigious' scripted shows, one of the reasons shows like' The Sopranos' and' The Wire' are so acclaimed is that they actually demand quite a lot from their viewers : attention, emotional investment, critical thinking, etc. Most of the time reality shows or docuseries( particularly of the.

4. Bernie Leighton:

   You got the feeling that -- in North Korean society -- aviation ranks among the most prestigious career paths, it allows them the extremely rare experience to explore their own country and to experience a bit of the world outside their borders.

5. Casey Michel:

   It is just absolutely wild how one of the most notorious oligarchs to emerge from Russia was able to obtain a seat on the actual board of one of the most prestigious universities in the United States of America.

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