PRESTIGIOUS


Meaning of PRESTIGIOUS in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ pre-ˈsti-jəs, -ˈstē- also ]

prə- adjective

Etymology: Latin praestigiosus, from praestigiae

Date: 1546

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

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