ALL meanings of distinguished
dis·tin·guished
D d - noun distinguished Successful, authoritative, and commanding great respect. 1
- 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
- verb with object distinguished to set apart as different; be a distinctive characteristic of; characterize: It is his Italian accent that distinguishes him. 1
- verb with object distinguished to make prominent, conspicuous, or eminent: to distinguish oneself in battle. 1
- verb with object distinguished to divide into classes; classify: Let us distinguish the various types of metaphor. 1
- verb with object distinguished Archaic. to single out for or honor with special attention. 1
- verb without object distinguished to indicate or show a difference (usually followed by between). 1
- verb without object distinguished to recognize or note differences; discriminate. 1
- adjective distinguished eminent, great 1
- adjective distinguished looking dignified 1
- adjective distinguished If you describe a person or their work as distinguished, you mean that they have been very successful in their career and have a good reputation. 0
- adjective distinguished If you describe someone as distinguished, you mean that they look very noble and respectable. 0
- adjective distinguished noble or dignified in appearance or behaviour 0
- adjective distinguished eminent; famous; celebrated 0
- adjective distinguished celebrated; eminent 0
- adjective distinguished having an air of distinction 0
- verb distinguished simple past tense and past participle of distinguish. 0
- adjective distinguished celebrated, well-known or eminent because of past achievements; prestigious. 0
- adjective distinguished Having a dignified appearance or demeanor. 0
- adjective distinguished (mathematics) Specified, noted. 0