English Explanatory Dictionary

distinguished

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Celebrated, well-known or eminent because of achievements or rank; prestigious.
  2. Having a dignified appearance or demeanor.
  3. Specified, noted.
verb
  1. simple past and past participle of distinguish

Pronunciation

/dɪˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃt/ en-us-distinguished.ogg

Word forms

distinguished more distinguished most distinguished

Etymology

From distinguish + -ed.

Synonyms

eminent exceptional remarkable bait fabled famed famous famoused iconic irrecondite known legendary mere notable noted noteworthy proverbial recognizable renowned storied well-known illustrious distinguished forestanding markworthy mentionable nameable namely nameworthy sensational extraordinaire noticeable observable outstanding pass-remarkable ponderable prominent signal sovereign admired applauded blessed esteemed feared gloriful glorious honoured priceless reputable respected revered sacred treasured valued venerated well-regarded worthy grand imposing sophisticated

Antonyms

despised disrespected mediocre

Derived words

distinguishedly distinguishedness distinguished open set distinguished professor indistinguished undistinguished
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