prestigious
/prɛˈstɪdʒəs
/adjective
Inspiring respect and admiration; having high status: a prestigious academic post...
- The success of these schools can be attributed to the prestigious status accorded to Spanish.
- Two brave bobbies have been honoured for their courage at a prestigious award ceremony in London.
- Just a few short months ago I was thrilled to be awarded a column in a prestigious newspaper.
Synonyms
reputable, distinguished, respected, esteemed, estimable, eminent, august, honoured, of high standing, of note, highly regarded, well thought of, acclaimed, authoritative, well known, in the public eye, celebrated, illustrious, leading, renowned, famed, famous
impressive, conferring prestige, important, prominent, exalted, high-ranking, influential, imposing, powerful, glamorous;
well paid, high-end, expensive;
British upmarket
Derivatives
prestigiously
- This ranking could not have been achieved if it weren't for the prestigiously hard working and responsible students that attend this institution.
- You spend any time with him and you realize he is a prestigiously talented person with an extraordinary record.
- Quite odd you're already so prestigiously looked at, being only thirty-four years old, and one of the richest men in the world.
prestigiousness
- Therefore, in order to operate his attack and mockery towards these so-called heroes who might be leaders of a country or people of prestigiousness, without any restriction the satirist uses symbols.
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.