distinguished.
Celebrated, well-known or eminent because of achievements or rank; prestigious.
Meaning & usage
Celebrated, well-known or eminent because of achievements or rank; prestigious.
The lecture was attended by many distinguished mathematicians.
Having a dignified appearance or demeanor.
Her father was a distinguished gentleman, albeit a poor one.
Specified, noted.
Where this word comes from
From distinguish + -ed.
simple past and past participle of distinguish
Where this word comes from
From distinguish + -ed.
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