distinguished

  • 11distinguished */ — UK [dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt] / US adjective 1) successful and respected by many people the distinguished painter known as Grandma Moses a distinguished career in the diplomatic service 2) looking impressive and as if you deserve respect. This word is not… …

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  • 12distinguished — adjective Date: 1714 1. marked by eminence, distinction, or excellence < distinguished leadership > 2. befitting an eminent person < a distinguished setting > Synonyms: see famous …

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  • 13distinguished — distinguishedly, adv. /di sting gwisht/, adj. 1. 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. [1600&#8230; …

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  • 14distinguished — adjective a) celebrated, well known or eminent because of past achievements; prestigious The lecture was attended by many distinguished mathematicians. b) Having a dignified appearance or demeanor Her father was a distinguished gentleman, alb …

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  • 15distinguished — dis|tin|guished [dıˈstıŋgwıʃt] adj 1.) successful, respected, and admired ▪ a long and distinguished career 2.) dressed in neat and attractive clothes that are worn by adults, not looking like a young person ▪ a tall distinguished figure in a&#8230; …

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  • 16distinguished — See distinctive, distinct, distinguished …

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  • 17distinguished — adj. Distinguished is used with these nouns: ↑artist, ↑biologist, ↑career, ↑chemist, ↑collection, ↑contribution, ↑critic, ↑diplomat, ↑economist, ↑fellow, ↑gentleman, ↑ …

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  • 18distinguished — adj. distinguished for * * * [dɪs tɪŋgwɪʃt] distinguishedfor …

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  • 19distinguished — adjective our distinguished guests Syn: eminent, famous, renowned, prominent, well known; esteemed, respected, illustrious, acclaimed, celebrated, great; notable, important, influential Ant: unknown, obscure …

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  • 20Distinguished Service Cross (United States) — Distinguished Service Cross Current Distinguished Service Cross Awarded by United States Army Type Medal Eligibility …

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