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Acclaimed vs Prestigious - What's the difference?

acclaimed | prestigious |

As adjectives the difference between acclaimed and prestigious

is that acclaimed is greatly praised or lauded, revered, highly respected while prestigious is of high prestige.

As a verb acclaimed

is (acclaim).

acclaimed

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Greatly praised or lauded, revered, highly respected.
    • She's an acclaimed writer, her books are bestsellers before they are published.
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    • Verb

    (head)
  • (acclaim)

    • prestigious

    English

    Alternative forms

    * (archaic)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of high prestige.
    • She has a prestigious job with an international organization.

    Usage notes

    * Objects: award, prize, job, address, school, university, college, club, journal, firm, institution, office, etc.

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