Word of the Day: PRESTIGIOUS

pres·ti·gious

adjective \pre-ˈsti-jəs, –ˈstē- also prə-\

1: archaic : of, relating to, or marked by illusion, conjuring, or trickery

2: having prestige : honored

— pres·ti·gious·ly adverb

— pres·ti·gious·ness noun

<a nutritional study that has been published by a prestigious medical journal>
<the most prestigious social club in town>

Latin praestigiosus, from praestigiae

First Known Use: 1546

Synonyms: esteemed, estimable, name, respectable, recognized, reputable, reputed, respected

adjective

The definition of prestigious is someone or something that is highly respected or esteemed.

An example of something that would be described as prestigious is Harvard University.
Archaic of or characterized by legerdemain or deception;
Origin of prestigious

Classical Latin praestigiosus, full of deceitful tricks ; from praestigium, delusion: see prestige