Prestigious came directly from the Latin adjective praestigiosis, meaning “full of tricks” or “deceitful,” and had a similar meaning upon entering English in the mid-16th century.

PRESTIGIOUS definition: indicative of or conferring prestige. See examples of prestigious used in a sentence.

PRESTIGIOUS definition: 1. very much respected and admired, usually because of being important: 2. very much respected and…. Learn more.

A prestigious institution, job, or activity is respected and admired by people. It's one of the best equipped and most prestigious schools in the country.

Definition of prestigious adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

1. indicative of or conferring prestige: a prestigious address. 2. having a high reputation: a prestigious university.

prestigious, adj. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025 pres•tig•ious (pre stij′ əs, -stij′ ē əs, -stē′ jəs, -stē′ jē əs), adj. indicative of or conferring prestige: the most prestigious …

Prestigious refers to having high status, respect, or distinction, often attributed to a position, institution, or individual due to notable achievements, advancements, or uphold high standards in a particular …

prestigious meaning, definition, what is prestigious: admired as one of the best and most impo...: Learn more.