prestigious
word
Definition
Describes something or someone that is respected or admired by many people, often because of high quality or achievement.
Usage & Nuances
Formal adjective, commonly used for universities, awards, companies, or professionals. Typical phrases: "a prestigious university," "a prestigious award." Implies genuine high status or reputation, not just popularity.
Spanish: prestigioso - de prestigioPortuguese (BR): prestigiado - de prestígioPortuguese (PT): prestigiado - de prestígioChinese (Simplified): 有声望的 - 享有盛誉的Chinese (Traditional): 有聲望的 - 享有盛譽的Hindi: प्रतिष्ठितArabic: مرموقBengali: সম্মানজনক - মর্যাদাপূর্ণRussian: престижныйJapanese: 名門の - 権威あるVietnamese: danh giáKorean: 명망 있는 - 권위 있는Turkish: prestijli - saygınUrdu: باوقار - ممتازIndonesian: bergengsi
Example Sentences
She got into a prestigious university.
basic
It is a prestigious award in science.
basic
Getting accepted into such a prestigious program is a big achievement.
natural
Many students dream of attending a prestigious college.
natural
He works for a prestigious law firm.
basic
His company earned a prestigious reputation over the years.
natural