prestige

US /prɛˈstiʒ, -ˈstidʒ/

UK /preˈsti:ʒ/

B2

noun

  • High respect and status, as from being successful

adjecitve

  • having or showing success, rank, wealth, etc.

Examples

The royal couple's prestige was damaged by the allegations.

Wearing designer clothes is a matter of personal prestige for many teenagers.