Origin: Latin suffix -ous
Prestigious has 3 different meanings across 1 category:
having an illustrious reputation; respected
"our esteemed leader"
"a prestigious author"
exerting influence by reason of high status or prestige
"a prestigious professor at a prestigious university"
Of high prestige.
"The university is prestigious because it attracts students from all over the world."
The word "prestigious" entered English in the 1540s from Latin, where it originally described something full of tricks or juggling illusions rather than implying high status. Its meaning has since shifted to reflect admiration for a person's achievements or reputation.