prestigious
/prɛˈstɪdʒəs/
pres · ti · gious
prɛ · ˈstɪ · dʒəs
English Definition
Adj. having high status; esteemed; renowned
Significado en Español
prestigioso
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
có uy tín, danh giá
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
From Latin praestigiae (trick, conjuring), later meaning prestige.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the synonym for the word prestigious. The university is known for its prestigious faculty, which includes several Nobel laureates.
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A
Respected
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B
Ordinary
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C
Shallow
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D
Unproven
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A — Respected.
“prestigious” means Adj. having high status; esteemed; renowned
Common questions about “prestigious”
What does “prestigious” mean?
prestigious — Adj. having high status; esteemed; renowned. In Chinese: 有名望的；声望高的.
How do you pronounce “prestigious”?
prestigious is pronounced /prɛˈstɪdʒəs/. It breaks into 3 syllables: pres · ti · gious.
Is “prestigious” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. prestigious appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “prestigious”?
From Latin praestigiae (trick, conjuring), later meaning prestige.
