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- pronunciation:
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adjective |
| definition: |
If something is prestigious, it is well-known for being of a very high class. It may be truly excellent or it may not, but people believe it is because many other people do. When something is prestigious, it is often expensive or difficult to get or be part of. Even though it is well-known, only certain people can have it or experience it.
Mr. Jones always wanted to be a member of the prestigious golf club in town, but his application was never accepted.The Millers' son went to a good college but not one of the very prestigious ones.The scientist was awarded a very prestigious prize for his discovery. |
| related words: |
important |
| derivations: |
prestigiously (adv.), prestigiousness (n.) |
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