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- [dih-sting-gwisht]
- /dɪˈstɪŋ gwɪʃt/
- /dɪˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-sting-gwisht]
- /dɪˈstɪŋ gwɪʃt/
Definitions of distinguished word
- adjective distinguished made conspicuous by excellence; noted; eminent; famous: a distinguished scholar. Synonyms: renowned, illustrious. 1
- adjective distinguished having an air of distinction, dignity, or eminence: a distinguished old gentleman. 1
- adjective distinguished conspicuous; marked. 1
- verb with object distinguished to mark off as different (often followed by from or by): He was distinguished from the other boys by his height. 1
- verb with object distinguished to recognize as distinct or different; recognize the salient or individual features or characteristics of: It is hard to distinguish her from her twin sister. 1
- verb with object distinguished to perceive clearly by sight or other sense; discern; recognize: He could not distinguish many of the words. 1
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Origin of distinguished
First appearance:
before 1600 One of the 39% oldest English words
First recorded in 1600-10; distinguish + -ed2
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Parts of speech for Distinguished
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
distinguished popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
distinguished usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for distinguished
adj distinguished
- notable — worthy of note or notice; noteworthy: a notable success; a notable theory.
- noble — distinguished by rank or title.
- renowned — celebrated; famous.
- venerable — commanding respect because of great age or impressive dignity; worthy of veneration or reverence, as because of high office or noble character: a venerable member of Congress.
- honored — of, relating to, or noting honor.
adjective distinguished
- outstanding — prominent; conspicuous; striking: an outstanding example of courage.
- honoured — to hold in honor or high respect; revere: to honor one's parents.
Antonyms for distinguished
adj distinguished
- insignificant — unimportant, trifling, or petty: Omit the insignificant details.
- unimportant — of much or great significance or consequence: an important event in world history.
- unremarkable — notably or conspicuously unusual; extraordinary: a remarkable change.
- lowly — humble in station, condition, or nature: a lowly cottage.
- unknown — not known; not within the range of one's knowledge, experience, or understanding; strange; unfamiliar.
adjective distinguished
- undistinguished — having no distinguishing marks or features.
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