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prestigious

adjective

Exerting influence by reason of high status or prestige

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Word Facts

Word length
11
Starts with
P
Ends with
S
Contains
RE
Scrabble score
14
CEFR level
B2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

pɹɛˈstɪdʒəs

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adjective

  1. Exerting influence by reason of high status or prestige

    “A prestigious professor at a prestigious university”

adjective

  1. Having an illustrious reputation; respected

    “Our esteemed leader”

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Example Sentences

A prestigious professor at a prestigious university
Our esteemed leader
A prestigious author

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