(ˈ)pre|stijəs, -tēj-, also _prəˈ- adjective
Etymology: Latin praestigiosus full of tricks, deceitful, from praestigiae + -osus -ose
1. archaic : of, relating to, or marked by illusion, conjuring, or trickery
2. : having an illustrious name or reputation : esteemed in general opinion : honored
the most prestigious club in town preserves a tenuous artistic tradition — A.L.Guérard
the prestigious or the desirable things of the earth, craved for by predatory natures — Joseph Conrad
• pres·tig·i·ous·ly adverb
• pres·tig·i·ous·ness noun -es