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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 meaning of distinguished as an adjective to describe a respected and admired person or their work, or a person who looks formal and wise. See pronunciation, synonyms, translations and related words.

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

    Learn the meaning of distinguished as an adjective that describes someone or something marked by eminence, distinction, or excellence. See synonyms, antonyms, examples, and word history of distinguished.

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

    to notice or understand the difference between two things, or to make one person or thing seem different from another: distinguish between He's colour-blind and can't distinguish (the difference) between red and green easily. distinguish someone/something from someone/something I sometimes have difficulty distinguishing Spanish from Portuguese.

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

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

    made conspicuous by excellence; noted; eminent; famous. a distinguished scholar. 2. having an air of distinction, dignity, or eminence. a distinguished old gentleman. 3. conspicuous; marked. SYNONYMS 1. renowned, illustrious. See famous.

  7. 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.

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    Distinguished definition: . See examples of DISTINGUISHED used in a sentence.