Definition of distinguished Distinguished

/dɪstɪˈŋgwɪʃt/ - [distinggwisht] - dis•tin•guished

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Adjective
distinguished - used of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person; "his distinguished bearing"; "the monarch's imposing presence"; "she reigned in magisterial beauty"
		grand, imposing, magisterial
		dignified having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance; "her dignified demeanor"; "the director of the school was a dignified white-haired gentleman"
distinguished - (used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation; "our distinguished professor"

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distinguished (Adjective)
celebrated, well-known or eminent because of past achievements; prestigious.
distinguished (Adjective)
Having a dignified appearance or demeanor.
distinguished (Adjective)
Specified, noted.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

distinguished (imp. & p. p.)
of Distinguish
distinguished (a.)
Marked; special.
distinguished (a.)
Separated from others by distinct difference; having, or indicating, superiority; eminent or known; illustrious; -- applied to persons and deeds.

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distinguished
Standing above others in character or attainment or reputation.

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distinguished, verb, past participle of distinguish (infinitive).
distinguished, verb, past simple of distinguish (infinitive).

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