prestigious

The definition of prestigious is someone or something that is highly respected or esteemed.

(adjective)

An example of something that would be described as prestigious is Harvard University.

See prestigious in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

Archaic of or characterized by legerdemain or deception
Origin: re-formed from prestig(e) + -ous
having or imparting prestige
also prestigeful

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

See prestigious in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Having prestige; esteemed.

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