— prestigiously , adv. — prestigiousness , n.
/pre stij"euhs, -stij"ee euhs, -stee"jeuhs, -stee"jee euhs/ , adj.
1. indicative of or conferring prestige: the most prestigious address in town.
2. having a high reputation; honored; esteemed: a prestigious author.
[ 1540-50; praestigiosus full of tricks, deceitful, equiv. to praestigi ( um ) (see PRESTIGE) + -osus -OUS ]
Syn. 1. distinguished. 2. respected, illustrious, notable.