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- Dictionarydistinguished/dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
adjective
- 1. very successful, authoritative, and commanding great respect: "a distinguished American educationist"
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Learn the meaning of distinguished as an adjective to describe a respected and admired person or their work, or a person who looks formal and wise. See pronunciation, synonyms, translations and related words.
- English (US)
DISTINGUISHED meaning: 1. used to describe a respected and...
- Distinguished in Japanese
DISTINGUISHED translate: 著名な, 気品のある, 優（すぐ）れた. Learn more in...
- Distinguished in Russian
DISTINGUISHED translate: известный, выдающийся . Learn more...
- Distinguished in French
DISTINGUISHED translate: distingué/-ée, brillant/-ante,...
- Distinguished in Polish
distinguished translate: ceniony, wybitny, wybitny. Learn...
- Simplified
DISTINGUISHED translate: 杰出的，突出的，卓越的, （尤指长者）气度不凡的，高雅的，睿智的....
- Translate English to Korean
DISTINGUISHED translate: 저명한, 뛰어난, 품위 있는. Learn more in the...
- Traditional
DISTINGUISHED translate: 傑出的，突出的，卓越的, （尤指長者）氣度不凡的，高雅的，睿智的....
- English (US)
Learn the meaning of distinguished as an adjective that describes someone or something marked by eminence, distinction, or excellence. See synonyms, antonyms, examples, and word history of distinguished.
Learn the meaning of distinguished as an adjective that describes someone or something that is eminent, famous, or noble. See synonyms, word history, and usage examples from various sources.
to recognize or understand the difference between two things, or to provide a quality that makes someone or something different or special: [ I always + adv/prep ] It’s important to distinguish between scientific fact and fiction. [ T ] Samuel F. B. Morse distinguished himself both as an inventor and as a painter. distinguish verb [I/T] (SEE/HEAR)
When we say someone is distinguished, we're expressing respect for them. Usually, someone distinguished is older: distinguished people are wise, accomplished, and professional-looking — and usually have an impressive reputation to match. A teenager can't really be distinguished.
made conspicuous by excellence; noted; eminent; famous. a distinguished scholar. 2. having an air of distinction, dignity, or eminence. a distinguished old gentleman. 3. conspicuous; marked. SYNONYMS 1. renowned, illustrious. See famous.
Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the verb distinguish, which means to perceive a difference in or to mark as separate. See also the related word distinguished, which can be an adjective or a noun.
