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prestigious

/prɛˈstɪdʒəs/
pres · ti · gious prɛ · ˈstɪ · dʒəs
English Definition
Adj. having high status; esteemed; renowned
中文释义
有名望的；声望高的
Significado en Español
prestigioso
한국어 뜻
명성 있는, 권위 있는
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
có uy tín, danh giá
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Example Sentence

She works for a highly prestigious law firm.

她在一家非常有声望的律师事务所工作。

Synonyms
reputable renowned esteemed
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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.

  1. A Respected
  2. B Ordinary
  3. C Shallow
  4. D Unproven
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A — Respected. “prestigious” means Adj. having high status; esteemed; renowned

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Winning the ______ award opened many doors for the young scientist.

  1. A prestigious
  2. B lowly
  3. C humble
  4. D obscure
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A — prestigious. “prestigious” means Adj. having high status; esteemed; renowned

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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.

How do you use “prestigious” in a sentence?

She works for a highly prestigious law firm. (她在一家非常有声望的律师事务所工作。)

What are synonyms for “prestigious”?

reputable, renowned, esteemed — all close in meaning to prestigious (Adj. having high status; esteemed; renowned).

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.

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