Cool MateMeaning of Prestigious
In simple words: Having a lot of respect or admiration.
Prestigious in a sentence
- a **prestigious award**
- a **highly prestigious** university
- My parents wanted me to go to a more prestigious university.
- the city’s most prestigious and exclusive hotel
- The Gold Cup is one of the most prestigious events in the racing calendar.
How to use Prestigious
Used in formal contexts to describe institutions, awards, or accomplishments that are highly regarded. Not typically used in casual conversation.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Sounds like 'prestige-us' — think of a very respected person or organization.
Related words
Synonyms for Prestigious
- renowned
- eminent
- esteemed
- distinguished
- illustrious
Common mistakes with Prestigious
- Confused with 'prestige', which is a noun.
- Overusing in informal contexts, where simpler adjectives may suffice.
- Incorrectly pronounced, as in 'pres-tij-ous' instead of 'pres-tij-us'.
Prestigious appears in
Prestigious in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مرموق
يحظى بالكثير من الاحترام أو الإعجاب.
- Bengaliবাংলা
মর্যাদাপূর্ণ, प्रतिष्ठित
অনেক সম্মান বা প্রশংসা আছে এমন।
- GermanDeutsch
Prestigeträchtig, angesehen
Hat viel Respekt oder Bewunderung.
- SpanishEspañol
Prestigioso/a
Que tiene mucho respeto o admiración.
- Persianفارسی
با پرستیژ، معتبر، مشهور
کسی یا چیزی که خیلی مورد احترام و تحسینه.
- FrenchFrançais
Prestigieux
Qui a beaucoup de respect ou d'admiration.
- Hindiहिन्दी
प्रतिष्ठित
जिसकी बहुत इज़्ज़त या तारीफ़ होती हो।
- ItalianItaliano
Prestigioso
Che gode di molta stima o ammirazione.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Prestigiado, Renomado
Que tem muito respeito ou admiração.
- RussianРусский
Престижный
Имеющий много уважения или восхищения.
- Urduاردو
معتبر، با اعتبار
بہت زیادہ عزت یا سراہا جانے والا۔
- Chinese中文
享有盛誉的,有声望的
备受尊敬和钦佩的。
More words like Prestigious
- Renowned
- Distinguished
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Frequently asked questions about Prestigious
What does Prestigious mean?
Having a lot of respect or admiration.
What is the definition of Prestigious?
respected and admired as very important or of very high quality
How do you use Prestigious in a sentence?
a **prestigious award**
Can you give another example of Prestigious?
a **highly prestigious** university
What are synonyms for Prestigious?
Common alternatives include renowned, eminent, esteemed, distinguished, illustrious.
What is the opposite of Prestigious?
Opposite meanings include unknown, unrespected, ordinary.
What words go with Prestigious?
It commonly pairs with be, extremely, fairly, very.
What are common mistakes when using Prestigious?
Confused with 'prestige', which is a noun. Overusing in informal contexts, where simpler adjectives may suffice. Incorrectly pronounced, as in 'pres-tij-ous' instead of 'pres-tij-us'.
How do you pronounce Prestigious?
US: /["/preˈstiːdʒəs/"]/, UK: /["/preˈstɪdʒəs/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is Prestigious formal or informal?
"Prestigious" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.
When should I use Prestigious?
Used in formal contexts to describe institutions, awards, or accomplishments that are highly regarded. Not typically used in casual conversation.
What CEFR level is Prestigious?
"Prestigious" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.