prestigious
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.pres·ti·gious
adjective \pre-ˈsti-jəs, -ˈstē- also prə-\Definition of PRESTIGIOUS
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archaic : of, relating to, or marked by illusion, conjuring, or trickery
Examples of PRESTIGIOUS
- <a nutritional study that has been published by a prestigious medical journal>
- <the most prestigious social club in town>
Origin of PRESTIGIOUS
Latin praestigiosus, from praestigiae
First Known Use: 1546
Related to PRESTIGIOUS
- Synonyms
- esteemed, estimable, name, respectable, recognized, reputable, reputed, respected
- Antonyms
- disreputable
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