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View usage for: (prestɪdʒəs) adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]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 prestigious in British English (prɛˈstɪdʒəs) adjective1. having status or glamour; impressive or influential 2. rare characterized by or using deceit, cunning, or illusion; fraudulent Derived forms prestigiously (presˈtigiously) adverb prestigiousness (presˈtigiousness) noun prestigious in American English (prɛsˈtɪdʒəs; prɛsˈtidʒəs) adjective1. Archaic of or characterized by legerdemain or deception 2. having or imparting prestige : also presˈtigeful Word origin L praestigiosus, full of deceitful tricks < praestigium, delusion: see prestige; (sense 2) re-formed from prestige + -ous Examples of 'prestigious' in a sentenceprestigious You secure a place at a prestigious university to study for an archaeology degree.But those in less prestigious jobs long to remain useful.It was conceived as the most prestigious award in contemporary art but is in danger of becoming a nod to availability.There are star journalists because they have prestigious jobs, but they are not stars.This year's shortlisted artists present their works to the public as they vie for the prestigious award.But to support you in compiling your own entry for one of our prestigious awards, we’re profiling some of last year’s winners.The job, prestigious one that it is, can do that to people.In Finland, to be a teacher is to be in a prestigious job and competition for teacher training courses is intense.He remains one of six jockeys to have won the prestigious race three times.The latter recently received a prestigious award for their work of many years.The first foreigner to be appointed to the most prominent and prestigious job in the business.It would be almost impossible for him to be accepted by the prestigious university in the first place.Everyone needed time to take stock after the most prestigious solo race had turned into a demolition derby.He then moved to a less prestigious university, which he considered a serious demotion.She was reading by the age of four and got into a prestigious Franco-German high school.The duo are chasing glory in the world's two biggest and most prestigious races.He wants to compete in a prestigious round-the-world air race.It is the fifth time in six years the Jamaican has won the prestigious award.Running a major studio was the most prestigious job in Hollywood.SET sale for the oldest and most prestigious yacht race in the world.Five leaders in the last three laps simply gilded the reputation of the world's most prestigious motor race.Judged by a fastidious panel of music critics, it is the most prestigious award in the music industry calendar.It may be that you can find a place at a more prestigious university given your actual grades, and it is worth researching the possibilities.None, though, is as prestigious or influential.The Sunday Times is pleased to announce a prestigious new literary award.If you say'this is a really prestigious job' then more people apply.But he admits he is finding life harder following the prestigious award after some special attention from his Six Nations rivals.But she played the violin exquisitely, and her gift helped win her a place at the prestigious school where Brewer taught.She is keen to get on to the housing ladder but cannot afford to despite her and her partner's prestigious Jobs. In other languagesprestigious British English: prestigious / prɛˈstɪdʒəs/ ADJECTIVE A prestigious institution or activity is respected and admired by people. ...the largest and most prestigious businesses in the country. - American English: prestigious
- Arabic: مَهِيب
- Brazilian Portuguese: prestigioso
- Chinese: 享有声望的
- Croatian: prestižan
- Czech: prestižní
- Danish: prestigefyldt
- Dutch: prestigieus
- European Spanish: prestigioso
- Finnish: arvovaltainen
- French: prestigieux
- German: angesehen
- Greek: περίβλεπτος
- Italian: prestigioso
- Japanese: 名声のある
- Korean: 유명한
- Norwegian: prestisjefylt
- Polish: prestiżowy
- European Portuguese: prestigioso
- Romanian: renumit
- Russian: престижный
- Latin American Spanish: prestigioso
- Swedish: prestigefylld
- Thai: ซึ่งเป็นที่เคารพนับถือ
- Turkish: saygın
- Ukrainian: престижний
- Vietnamese: có uy tín
Chinese translation of 'prestigious'prestigious (prɛsˈtɪdʒəs) adj - [institution, job]
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It's one of the most prestigious schools in the country. Synonyms respected imposing impressive esteemed reputable Opposites minor , unknown , obscure , humble , lowly , unimportant , unimpressive Additional synonymsDefinition well-known and well-respected an eminent public figure Synonyms prominent, high, great, important, noted, respected, grand, famous, celebrated, outstanding, distinguished, well-known, superior, esteemed, notable, renowned, prestigious, elevated, paramount, big-time (informal), foremost, high-ranking, conspicuous, illustrious, major league (informal), exalted, noteworthy, pre-eminentI seldom move in such exalted circles. Synonyms high-ranking, high, grand, honoured, intellectual, noble, prestigious, august, elevated, eminent, dignified, loftythe great American president, Abraham Lincoln Synonyms famous, celebrated, outstanding, excellent, remarkable, distinguished, prominent, glorious, notable, renowned, eminent, famed, illustrious, exalted, noteworthy, GR8 Additional synonymsDefinition famous and distinguished the most illustrious scientists of the century Synonyms famous, great, noted, celebrated, signal, brilliant, remarkable, distinguished, prominent, glorious, noble, splendid, notable, renowned, eminent, famed, exaltedDefinition of social significance an important figure in the media world Synonyms powerful, leading, prominent, commanding, supreme, outstanding, high-level, dominant, influential, notable, big-time (informal), foremost, eminent, high-ranking, authoritative, major league (informal), of note, noteworthy, pre-eminent, skookum (Canadian) Definition having or exerting influence one of the most influential books ever written Synonyms important, powerful, moving, telling, leading, strong, guiding, inspiring, prestigious, meaningful, potent, persuasive, authoritative, momentous, weightythe notable occultist, Madame Blavatsky Synonyms prominent, famous, celebrated, distinguished, well-known, notorious, renowned, eminent, pre-eminentDefinition widely known a prominent member of the Law Society Synonyms famous, leading, top, chief, important, main, noted, popular, respected, celebrated, outstanding, distinguished, well-known, notable, renowned, big-time (informal), foremost, eminent, major league (informal), pre-eminent, well-thought-ofDefinition famous The area is renowned for its churches. Synonyms famous, noted, celebrated, well-known, distinguished, esteemed, acclaimed, notable, eminent, famed, illustrious |