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prestigioushaving high status and respect; inspiring respect and admiration

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: having high status and respect; inspiring respect and admiration

Pronunciation (IPA): /prɛˈstiːdʒəs/

Korean meaning: 명성이 높은, 권위 있는, 일류의

Korean pronunciation: 프레**스티**져스

Example Sentences

  • He turned down a prestigious job offer because the office had no coffee machine.
  • The prestigious cooking show was actually filmed in the host's garage.
  • She graduated from a prestigious medical school and now works as a doctor.

prestigious

ADJECTIVE

//prɛˈstiːdʒəs//

having high status and respect; inspiring respect and admiration

prestigious concept
💡 Concept

A graduate receives a prestigious honorary degree from the university president

prestigious rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Prestigious charm can be contagious, but greed becomes outrageous!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/prɛˈstiːdʒəs/
🇬🇧 UK/prɛˈstɪdʒəs/

🌳Etymology

Rootprestige
Suffix--ous

Origin

From Latin 'praestigiae' meaning magic tricks or illusions, which came from 'praestringere' (to bind fast or dazzle). The word evolved to mean something that commands attention and respect through an impressive appearance or reputation.

🎵Rhyme

contagiousadvantageousoutrageous
contagious
advantageous
outrageous

🔗Collocations

prestigious university
prestigious award
prestigious position
prestigious company
prestigious journal
prestigious school

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

He turned down a prestigious job offer because the office had no coffee machine.

😄 Fun example

The prestigious cooking show was actually filmed in the host's garage.

She graduated from a prestigious medical school and now works as a doctor.

The prestigious law firm handles cases for Fortune 500 companies.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

renowneddistinguishedesteemedrespectedillustrious

Antonyms

unknownobscuredisreputable

Related

prestigereputationstatushonorfame

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