HyperDic: prestigious

English > 2 senses of the word prestigious:
ADJECTIVEallprestigious, esteemed, honoredhaving an illustrious reputation
allprestigiousexerting influence by reason of high status or prestige
prestigious > pronunciation
Soundsperstiy'jhahs; prehstih'jhahs
Rhymesabacus ... zealous: 1164 rhymes with ahs...
English > prestigious: 2 senses > adjective 1
MeaningHaving an illustrious reputation; respected.
Example "a prestigious author"
Synonymsesteemed, honored
BroaderreputableHaving a good reputation
Spanishapreciado, honorado, prestigioso, reputado
Catalanpreuat
Nounsprestige, prestigiousnessa high standing achieved through success or influence or wealth etc.
English > prestigious: 2 senses > adjective 2
MeaningExerting influence by reason of high status or prestige.
Example"a prestigious professor at a prestigious university"
BroaderinfluentialHaving or exercising influence or power
Spanishprestigioso, reputado

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