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Meaning of 'distinguished' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Distinguished [ a.]
- Marked; special.
- Separated from others by distinct difference; having, or indicating, superiority; eminent or known; illustrious; -- applied to persons and deeds.
2 . Distinguished [ imp. & p. p.]
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Meaning of 'distinguished' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . distinguished [ s]
Meaning (1):
- used of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person
Example in sentence:
  • his distinguished bearing;
  • she reigned in magisterial beauty;
  • the monarch's imposing presence
Meaning (2):
- (used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
Example in sentence:
  • our distinguished professor

Nearby Words:

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