distinguished

adjective
UK: /dɪˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃt/
US: /dɪˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃt/

  1. Recognized for excellence; notably superior.

    1. She is a distinguished professor at the university.
    2. The distinguished author received an award for his contribution to literature.

  2. Having an air of dignity or eminence; refined in appearance or manner.

    1. He looked distinguished in his tailored suit.
    2. The distinguished gentleman always offered his seat on the crowded bus.

Synonyms

discern differentiate recognize celebrated eminent notable perceive famous renowned
distinguished verb

  1. To recognize or tell apart as being different from others.

    1. I can distinguish the twins now.
    2. It's hard to distinguish fact from fiction in the news these days.

  2. To make oneself noticeable or eminent.

    1. He distinguished himself in battle.
    2. She distinguished herself with her hard work and dedication to her studies.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "distinguished" in English means: Recognized for excellence; notably superior., Having an air of dignity or eminence; refined in appearance or manner..

The phonetic transcription of "distinguished" is /dɪˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃt/ in British English and /dɪˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "distinguished": discern, differentiate, recognize, celebrated, eminent, notable, perceive, famous, renowned.

Example usage of "distinguished": "She is a distinguished professor at the university.". More examples on the page.