Prestigious came directly from the Latin adjective praestigiosis, meaning “full of tricks” or “deceitful,” and had a similar meaning upon …

PRESTIGIOUS definition: 1. very much respected and admired, usually because of being important: 2. very much respected and…. …

PRESTIGIOUS definition: indicative of or conferring prestige. See examples of prestigious used in a sentence.

A prestigious institution, job, or activity is respected and admired by people. It's one of the best equipped and most prestigious …

Definition of prestigious adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. respected and admired as very important or of …

Definitions of prestigious adjective having an illustrious reputation; respected “a prestigious author”

1. indicative of or conferring prestige: a prestigious address. 2. having a high reputation: a prestigious university.

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prestigious, adj. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

Over time, the meaning evolved to convey a sense of high status and esteem. The term became popular in the 19th century to …