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distinguished

American  
[dih-sting-gwisht] / dɪˈstɪŋ gwɪʃt /

adjective

  1. made conspicuous by excellence; noted; eminent; famous.

    a distinguished scholar.
    Synonyms:
    illustrious, renowned

  2. having an air of distinction, dignity, or eminence.

    a distinguished old gentleman.

  3. conspicuous; marked.

distinguished British  
/ dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt /

adjective

  1. noble or dignified in appearance or behaviour

  2. eminent; famous; celebrated

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Related Words

See famous.

Other Word Forms

  • distinguishedly adverb
  • nondistinguished adjective
  • well-distinguished adjective

Etymology

Origin of distinguished

First recorded in 1700–10; distinguish + -ed 2

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