distinguished
Celebrated, well-known or eminent because of achievements or rank; prestigious.
Example
“The lecture was attended by many distinguished mathematicians.”
Other meanings
Having a dignified appearance or demeanor.
“Her father was a distinguished gentleman, albeit a poor one.”
Specified, noted.
Related words
- distinguishedly
- distinguishedness
- indistinguished
- undistinguished
- distinguished professor
- distinguished open set
Where this comes from
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