distinguée

American  

[dis-tang-gey, dih-stang-gey, dee-stan-gey] / ˌdɪs tæŋˈgeɪ, dɪˈstæŋ geɪ, di stɛ̃ˈgeɪ /

adjective

1. (of a woman) having an air of distinction; distinguished.

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Etymology

Origin of distinguée

< French, feminine of distingué distingué ( def. )

Example Sentences

She was apparently very amiable, and certainly very distinguée in her manners, and we saw a great deal of her as she was a great favourite with Madame d’Albret.

From Valerie by Marryat, Frederick

I think I never saw such sweet frank, engaging manners, or ever heard any one express himself better: quite une nature distinguée, not the least handsome, but the most charming countenance and way of speaking.

From Letters from Egypt by Ross, Janet

Ce serait un vrai privilége de pouvoir faire connaítre à notre public français cette femme aussi distinguée par le coeur que par l'esprit, que nous aimons tous.

From The Life and Letters of Elizabeth Prentiss by Prentiss, George L.

With a black domino covering her impossible face, and a simple evening dress, she looked as distinguée as my best girl would have done.

From The Grey Wig: Stories and Novelettes by Zangwill, Israel

En attendant je saisis avec bien du plaisir cette occasion pour vous renouveler, Monsieur, les assurances de ma considération très distinguée.

From Maria Mitchell: Life, Letters, and Journals by Mitchell, Maria