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    distinguished
    /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/

    adjective

    • 1. very successful, authoritative, and commanding great respect: "a distinguished American educationist"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDISTINGUISHED | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Learn the definition of distinguished as an adjective to describe a respected and admired person, or their work, or a person who looks formal and wise. Find synonyms, related words, and translations of distinguished in different languages.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › distinguishedDistinguished Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning of distinguished as an adjective that implies excellence, eminence, or distinction. See synonyms, antonyms, examples, and word history of distinguished.

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  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDISTINGUISH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    to do something so well that you are admired and praised for it: He distinguished himself as a writer at a very early age. At school, she distinguished herself as an outstanding debater. He quickly distinguished himself in his chosen career. He didn't especially distinguish himself in any particular field, as far as I recall.

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    Learn the meaning of distinguished as an adjective that describes someone or something that is eminent, famous, or conspicuous. See synonyms, word history, and example sentences from various sources.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDISTINGUISHED definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning and usage of the adjective distinguished, which can describe someone or something as very successful, noble, or eminent. See synonyms, pronunciation, collocations, and sentences with distinguished.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › distinguishedDistinguished - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    When we say someone is distinguished, we're expressing respect for them. Usually, someone distinguished is older: distinguished people are wise, accomplished, and professional-looking — and usually have an impressive reputation to match. A teenager can't really be distinguished.

  9. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › distinguishDistinguish Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the verb distinguish, which means to perceive a difference in or to mark as separate. See also the related word distinguished, which can be an adjective or a noun.