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prestigious

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Main Entry:
pres·ti·gious Listen to the pronunciation of prestigious Listen to the pronunciation of prestigious
Pronunciation:
\pre-ˈsti-jəs, -ˈstē- also prə-\
Function:
adjective
Etymology:
Latin praestigiosus, from praestigiae
Date:
1546
1archaic : of, relating to, or marked by illusion, conjuring, or trickery2: having prestige : honored
— pres·ti·gious·ly adverb
— pres·ti·gious·ness noun
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