prestigious
adjective
[ prɛˈstɪdʒəs ]
• inspiring respect and admiration; having high status.
• "a prestigious academic post"
Similar:
reputable,
distinguished,
respected,
esteemed,
estimable,
eminent,
august,
honoured,
of high standing,
of note,
highly regarded,
well thought of,
acclaimed,
authoritative,
well known,
in the public eye,
celebrated,
illustrious,
leading,
renowned,
famed,
famous,
impressive,
conferring prestige,
important,
prominent,
exalted,
high-ranking,
influential,
imposing,
powerful,
glamorous,
well paid,
high-end,
expensive,
upmarket,
Origin:
mid 16th century (in the sense ‘practising conjuring tricks’): from late Latin praestigiosus, from praestigiae ‘conjuring tricks’. The current sense dates from the early 20th century.
