Word of the Day: PRESTIGIOUS

pres·ti·gious

adjective \pre-ˈsti-jəs, -ˈstē- also prə-\

Definition of PRESTIGIOUS

1: archaic :  of, relating to, or marked by illusion, conjuring, or trickery

2:  having prestige :  honored

— pres·ti·gious·ly adverb

— pres·ti·gious·ness noun

Origin of PRESTIGIOUS

Latin praestigiosus, from praestigiae

First Known Use: 1546

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