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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.
The meaning of DISTINGUISHED is marked by eminence, distinction, or excellence. How to use distinguished in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Distinguished.
DISTINGUISH definition: 1. to notice or understand the difference between two things, or to make one person or thing seem…. Learn more.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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....
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.
