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distinguished
[ dih-sting-gwisht ]
/ dÉȘËstÉȘĆ gwÉȘÊt /
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adjective
having an air of distinction, dignity, or eminence: a distinguished old gentleman.
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Origin of distinguished
First recorded in 1700â10; distinguish + -ed2
synonym study for distinguished
1. See famous.
OTHER WORDS FROM distinguished
dis·tin·guished·ly, adverbnon·dis·tin·guished, adjectivewell-dis·tin·guished, adjectiveWORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH distinguished
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British Dictionary definitions for distinguished
distinguished
/ (dÉȘËstÉȘĆÉĄwÉȘÊt) /
adjective
noble or dignified in appearance or behaviour
eminent; famous; celebrated
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