prestige
word
Definition
The respect and admiration that someone or something gets because of their achievements, reputation, or quality.
Usage & Nuances
'Prestige' is formal and used in professional, academic, or luxury contexts (e.g., 'prestige university,' 'prestige brand'). It does not mean 'magic' (as in the French original). Common adjectives: 'high prestige,' 'international prestige.'
Spanish: prestigioPortuguese (BR): prestígioPortuguese (PT): prestígioChinese (Simplified): 声望 - 威望Chinese (Traditional): 聲望 - 威望Hindi: प्रतिष्ठाArabic: مكانة - هيبةBengali: প্রতিষ্ঠা - মর্যাদাRussian: престижJapanese: 名声 - 威信Vietnamese: uy tín - danh tiếngKorean: 명성 - 위신Turkish: prestij - itibarUrdu: وقار - عزتIndonesian: prestise - reputasi
Example Sentences
She wants to work for a company with high prestige.
basic
This university has a lot of prestige.
basic
Doctors usually have prestige in society.
basic
After winning the award, her prestige in the industry increased dramatically.
natural
Brand prestige can sometimes be more important than price.
natural
He chose the job for its prestige, not the salary.
natural