Word
prestige
Phoneticspres·tige, stress on the second syllable
US/pɹɛˈstiʒ/
UK/pɹɛstˈiːʒ/
Definitions
01high status
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the respect and admiration that someone or something gets because of their success or high quality.
n. widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something on the basis of a perception of their achievements or quality.
“Winning the Nobel Prize brings a lot of prestige to a scientist.”
“The university's long history of academic excellence has earned it a level of prestige that attracts the world's most talented researchers.”
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02gaming progress
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Computing Slang
n. the act of restarting a game from the beginning to get special rewards or a higher rank.
n. a game mechanic where a player resets their progress in exchange for unique bonuses, cosmetic items, or increased rank.
“After reaching the maximum level, he decided to enter prestige mode for the new skins.”
“The developers introduced a new prestige system to maintain player engagement after the main campaign was completed.”
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03high quality or status
C1 · Advanced Academic
adj. describing something that is respected and seen as high quality.
adj. denoting something that commands respect or carries high status; often used in linguistics to describe a standard language variety.
“The company launched a prestige brand of watches for luxury buyers.”
“In many societies, the prestige dialect is the one used by newsreaders and government officials in formal settings.”
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04to restart a game
C1 · Advanced Computing Slang
v. to reset your progress in a video game to earn a special status.
v. to reset one's character or account progress within a game to obtain rewards or a higher tier of recognition.
“I finally managed to prestige after playing the game for three months.”
“Players who choose to prestige often find the early levels more challenging without their late-game equipment.”
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Usage
Uncountable in its primary sense; occasionally used as a modifier before another noun ('prestige brand').
Real-World Examples
“The church played a powerful role in public life after the fall of communism in 1989, benefiting from the prestige it earned through its support of the anti-communist opposition.” “The race is on to be second to Tokyo — and to claim the prestige and money that could come with it.” Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
The word in film
The Prestige · 2006 · Mystery
- Directed by:
- Christopher Nolan
- Starring:
- David Bowie, Michael Caine, Christian Bale
Christopher Nolan directs this mystery about two rival magicians competing for fame and professional status in Victorian London. The title describes the final stage of a magic trick, which brings the performer the highest level of respect and admiration from the audience.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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