prestigious

• Qui jouit d'une grande estime, d'admiration ou d'honneur, souvent en raison de sa qualité, de son succès ou de son statut social.

Describes something that is highly respected, admired, or esteemed, often due to its quality, success, or social status.

1. Highly respectedB2formal

   Having a very good reputation and being widely admired, often because of high quality or achievement.

   prestigieux

   • She was awarded a prestigious scholarship to study abroad.
   • He works at one of the most prestigious law firms in the country.
   • Winning that prize is a prestigious honor in the scientific community.

   Synonymesadmiredcelebrateddistinguishedeminentesteemedhonoredillustriousnotablerenownedreputablerespectedvenerable

   Antonymesdisreputableobscureunknown

2. Influential due to statusC1formal

   Having influence or authority because of a high social or professional position.

   Prestigieux (influent par le statut)

   • The prestigious committee made a decision that affected the entire industry.
   • His prestigious role as chairman gave him significant power.
   • The university is prestigious, attracting top students from around the world.

   Synonymesauthoritativedistinguishedimportantinfluentialleadingpowerfulprominentweighty

   Antonymeshumbleinsignificantlowlyobscureunimportantunknown