First Known Use: 1546
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prestigious
adjective pres·ti·gious \pre-ˈsti-jəs, -ˈstē- also prə-\
Definition of PRESTIGIOUS
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archaic : of, relating to, or marked by illusion, conjuring, or trickery
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Origin of PRESTIGIOUS
Latin praestigiosus, from praestigiae
Related to PRESTIGIOUS
- Synonyms
- esteemed, estimable, name, respectable, recognized, reputable, reputed, respected
- Antonyms
- disreputable
Rhymes with PRESTIGIOUS
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