distinguished

distinguished
adj
1. conspicuous, marked, distinct, salient, pointed; striking, staring, stark, outstanding, signal; flagrant, in bold print, in bold relief, right in front of one's eyes, standing out like a sore thumb, at the tip of one's nose; eye-catching, eye-filling, well-defined, explicit, articulate.
2. noted, eminent, famous, well-known, celebrated, esteemed; renowned, illustrious, prominent, preeminent, notable, Archaic. eximious; legendary, immortal, fabled, memorable; honorable, venerable, revered, respected.
3. dignified, distingue, grand, stately, august; imposing, majestic, magnificent, exalted, imperious; lordly, noble, kingly, imperial, princely, magisterial; aristocratic, well-bred, genteel, gentle, to the manner born, blue-blooded.

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  • distinguished — index best, certain (specific), conspicuous, discrete, disparate, elegant, famous, illustrious …   Law dictionary

  • distinguished — c.1600, separate, pp. adj. from DISTINGUISH (Cf. distinguish). Sense of famous, celebrated, recorded from 1714; meaning having an air of distinction is from 1748 …   Etymology dictionary

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  • distinguished — ► ADJECTIVE 1) dignified in appearance. 2) successful and commanding great respect …   English terms dictionary

  • distinguished — [di stiŋ′gwisht] adj. 1. celebrated; eminent 2. having an air of distinction SYN. FAMOUS …   English World dictionary

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  • Distinguished — Distinguish Dis*tin guish, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Distinguished}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Distinguishing}.] [F. distinguer, L. distinguere, distinctum; di = dis + stinguere to quench, extinguish; prob. orig., to prick, and so akin to G. stechen, E. stick …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • distinguished — dis|tin|guished [ dı stıŋgwıʃt ] 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.… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

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  • distinguished */ — 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… …   English dictionary

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