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TOEFL BNC: 4724 COCA: 5567

distinguished

distinguished /dɪˈstɪŋgwɪʃt/ adjective
distinguished
/dɪˈstɪŋgwɪʃt/
adjective
Learner's definition of DISTINGUISHED
[more distinguished; most distinguished]
: known by many people because of some quality or achievement著名的;杰出的
: making someone seem important and worth respect高贵的;值得尊敬的
TOEFL BNC: 4724 COCA: 5567

distinguished

adjective

dis·​tin·​guished di-ˈstiŋ-(g)wisht How to pronounce distinguished (audio)
1
: marked by eminence, distinction (see distinction sense 4), or excellence
distinguished leadership
our distinguished guest
2
: befitting an eminent person
a distinguished setting
Choose the Right Synonym for distinguished

famous, renowned, celebrated, noted, notorious, distinguished, eminent, illustrious mean known far and wide.

famous implies little more than the fact of being, sometimes briefly, widely and popularly known.

a famous actress

renowned implies more glory and acclamation.

one of the most renowned figures in sports history

celebrated implies notice and attention especially in print.

the most celebrated beauty of her day

noted suggests well-deserved public attention.

the noted mystery writer

notorious frequently adds to famous an implication of questionableness or evil.

a notorious gangster

distinguished implies acknowledged excellence or superiority.

a distinguished scientist who won the Nobel Prize

eminent implies even greater prominence for outstanding quality or character.

the country's most eminent writers

illustrious stresses enduring honor and glory attached to a deed or person.

illustrious war heroes

Example Sentences

She is distinguished for her achievements in genetic research. heads turned as the well-dressed, distinguished couple strode through the hotel lobby
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Word History

Etymology

see distinguish

First Known Use

1714, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of distinguished was in 1714
TOEFL BNC: 4724 COCA: 5567

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