adjective · academic
prestigious
UK/prɛˈstɪdʒəs/US/prəˈstɪdʒəs/pre·STI·gious
well-known and respected because of high status or quality
Examples
“She received an offer from a prestigious university abroad.”
“The prize is one of the most prestigious awards in the field.”
“Working at a prestigious firm can help your CV stand out.”
Band 8 sentence
“Attending a prestigious university can open doors in competitive job markets because it signals both ability and dedication.”
Collocations
- a prestigious university / institution / award
- gain prestige
- hold a prestigious position
Word family
Common mistakes
He got into a prestige university.→He got into a prestigious university.
That college is famous for its reputation among scholars.→That college is prestigious among scholars.
Say it for a higher band
5famous→6well-known→7+prestigious
Synonyms
reputable
renowned
Easily confused
famous
“The museum became famous after the celebrity exhibition.”
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