prestigious

pres·ti·gious

adj \pre-ˈsti-jəs, -ˈstē- also prə-\

Definition of PRESTIGIOUS

1

archaic : of, relating to, or marked by illusion, conjuring, or trickery

2

: having prestige : honored

— pres·ti·gious·ly adverb

— pres·ti·gious·ness noun

Examples of PRESTIGIOUS

1. <a nutritional study that has been published by a prestigious medical journal>
2. <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

Related Words: honorable, venerable, worthy; creditable, good, praiseworthy; celebrated, distinguished, famed, famous, honored, illustrious, notable, prominent, redoubtable, renowned, well-known

Near Antonyms: seedy, shadowy, shady; no-name, obscure, undistinguished, unknown

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Rhymes with PRESTIGIOUS

litigious, prodigious, religious