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prestigious Definition

pres·ti·gious (pres tijəs, -tējəs)

adjective

  1. Archaic of or characterized by legerdemain or deception
  2. Etymology: re-formed from prestig(e) + -ous

    having or imparting prestige

Etymology: L praestigiosus, full of deceitful tricks < praestigium, delusion: see prestige

prestigious Usage Examples

Used with adjective complement

  • see: But written English is often seen as more prestigious.

Adjective complement with noun phrase

  • make: You may remember it was our intention ( and your wish ) to make the event more prestigious.

Modifies a noun

  • award: UK Housing Awards 2006 The categories have been unveiled for the most prestigious awards in the social housing world.
  • accolade: Press Vote and they could receive one of the industry's most prestigious accolades.
  • prise: Read More Children's research wins prestigious national prize.
  • venue: The next gig probably counts as the most prestigious venue we've ever played.
  • ceremony: The British actress was named best actress on Saturday ( December 11, 2004 ), at the prestigious ceremony in Barcelona.
  • trophy: A passionate Air Racer, John is the current holder of the world's most prestigious air racing trophy, the Kings Cup.

Modifying Another Word

  • highly: The ' Tower ' Prize is a highly prestigious poetry prize.
  • hugely: Previously three other photojournalism alumni have attended the masterclass, which is a hugely prestigious and career enhancing event.
  • equally: His concert work is equally prestigious, and he has featured in recordings of Haydn, Schumann, Brahms and Mozart.
  • very: It's a very prestigious show and is right on our doorstep.
  • quite: Kathy studied at Hailsham: more or less a boarding school, apparently quite prestigious, tho also a little unusual.
  • so: Is it because the novel is so prestigious that they think one will beatify them?

Preposition: in

  • field: With thousands of members over dozens of countries their annual Excellence Awards are recognized as the most prestigious in the field of economic development.