prestigious

Meaning

Of high prestige.

Synonyms

esteemed

honored

famous

charming

conspicuous

dignified

distinguished

glamourous

important

prestige

renowned

reputable

respected

resplendent

attractive

splendid

authoritative

blue-chip

Translations

prestigieux

prestigioso

prestigieus

prestigioso

prestigioso

angesehen

prestigeträchtig

estimable

prestigiós

reputado

honoré

resplendissant

spettabile

Pronounced as (IPA)

/pɹɛˈstɪd͡ʒəs/

Etymology

Attested since the 1540s; Latin praestigiosus (“full of tricks”), praestigiae (“juggler's tricks”), possibly an alteration of praestringō (“to blindfold, to dazzle”), from prae- (“before”) with stringō (“to bind or tie”); equivalent to prestige + -ous. Unstressed /ɛ/ is retained by analogy with prestige.