prestigious

adjective

USpre-STEE-juhs/pɹɛˈstiːd͡ʒəs/UKpre-STI-juhs/pɹɛˈstɪd͡ʒəs/

1 meaning of prestigious

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adjective
Respected and admired because of being very successful or important.
Like a shiny trophy that everyone wishes they could win.
She won a prestigious award for her science project.
Getting into such a prestigious school was his lifelong dream.
Similaresteemed, distinguished, renowned, respected, elite
Oppositeobscure, lowly

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Origin

This word comes from Latin, from a word meaning "full of tricks." It is made from "prestige" plus "-ous."