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Meaning of PRESTIGIOUS

Pronunciation:  pre'stijus

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [adj]  exerting influence by reason of high status or prestige; "a prestigious professor at a prestigious university"
  2. [adj]  having an illustrious reputation; respected; "our esteemed leader"; "a prestigious author"
 
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 Synonyms: esteemed, honored, influential, reputable
 

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Pres*tig"i*ous\, a. [L. praestigiosus.]
Practicing tricks; juggling. [Obs.] --Cotton Mather.
 

 

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