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adjective
- 1. very successful, authoritative, and commanding great respect: "a distinguished American educationist"
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DISTINGUISHED definition: 1. used to describe a respected and admired person, or their work: 2. used to describe a person…. Learn more.
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....
The meaning of DISTINGUISHED is marked by eminence, distinction, or excellence. How to use distinguished in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Distinguished.
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.
DISTINGUISH definition: 1. to notice or understand the difference between two things, or to make one person or thing seem…. Learn more.
Distinguished definition: made conspicuous by excellence; noted; eminent; famous. See examples of DISTINGUISHED used in a sentence.
Definition of distinguished adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
to recognize or note differences; discriminate. SYNONYMS 2. distinguish, differentiate, discriminate suggest an attempt to analyze characteristic features or qualities of things. To distinguish is to recognize the characteristic features belonging to a thing: to distinguish a light cruiser from a heavy cruiser.
adjective. Characterized by excellence or distinction; eminent. Distinguished scientists. American Heritage. Celebrated; eminent. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Having an air of distinction. Webster's New World. Dignified in conduct or appearance. A distinguished gentleman. American Heritage. Similar definitions.
1. : to perceive a difference in : mentally separate. so alike they could not be distinguished. 2. a. : to mark as separate or different. a policy that distinguishes him from other candidates. b. : to separate into kinds, classes, or categories. distinguish words by their part of speech. c.
