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adjective
- 1. very successful, authoritative, and commanding great respect: "a distinguished American educationist"
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The meaning of DISTINGUISHED is marked by eminence, distinction, or excellence. How to use distinguished in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Distinguished.
DISTINGUISHED definition: 1. used to describe a respected and admired person, or their work: 2. used to describe a person…. Learn more.
If you describe someone as distinguished, you mean that they look very noble and respectable.
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.
Define distinguished. distinguished synonyms, distinguished pronunciation, distinguished translation, English dictionary definition of distinguished. adj. 1. Characterized by excellence or distinction; eminent: distinguished scientists. 2. Dignified in conduct or appearance: a distinguished gentleman....
Definition of distinguished adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective distinguished, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
Distinguished definition: made conspicuous by excellence; noted; eminent; famous. See examples of DISTINGUISHED used in a sentence.
DISTINGUISHED definition: famous, praised, or admired: . Learn more.
Definitions of 'distinguished'. 1. If you describe a person or their work as distinguished, you mean that they have been very successful in their career and have a good reputation. [...] 2. If you describe someone as distinguished, you mean that they look very noble and respectable. [...]
