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prestigious

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of prestigious

1 having a good reputation especially in a field of knowledge
  • a nutritional study that has been published by a prestigious medical journal
Synonyms of prestigious

esteemed, estimable, name, recognized, reputable, reputed, respectable, respected
Words Related to prestigious

honorable, venerable, worthy

creditable, good, praiseworthy

celebrated, distinguished, famed, famous, honored, illustrious, notable, prominent, redoubtable, renowned, well-known
Near Antonyms of prestigious

seedy, shadowy, shady

no-name, obscure, undistinguished, unknown
Antonyms of prestigious

disreputable
2 standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement
  • the most prestigious social club in town
Synonyms of prestigious

astral, bright, distinguished, eminent, illustrious, luminous, noble, notable, noteworthy, outstanding, preeminent, redoubtable, signal, star, superior
Words Related to prestigious

celebrated, exalted, famed, famous, glorious, honored, renowned, reputable

infamous, notorious

dominant, paramount, predominant
Near Antonyms of prestigious

insignificant, minor, unimportant

average, inferior, mediocre

obscure, uncelebrated, unsung

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