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dis·tin·guished       [di-sting-gwisht] Pronunciation Key
–adjective
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.
[Origin: 1600–10; distinguish + -ed2]

—Related forms
dis·tin·guished·ly, adverb

—Synonyms 1. renowned, illustrious. See famous.
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dis·tin·guish       (dĭ-stĭng'gwĭsh)  Pronunciation Key 
v.   dis·tin·guished, dis·tin·guish·ing, dis·tin·guish·es

v.   tr.
  1. To perceive as being different or distinct.
  2. To perceive distinctly; discern: distinguished the masts of ships on the horizon.
  3. To make noticeable or different; set apart.
  4. To cause (oneself) to be eminent or recognized: They have distinguished themselves as dedicated social workers.

v.   intr.
To perceive or indicate differences; discriminate: distinguish between right and wrong.


[Alteration of obsolete distingue, from Middle English distinguen, from Old French distinguer, from Latin distinguere, to separate; see steig- in Indo-European roots.]

dis·tin'guish·a·ble adj., dis·tin'guish·a·bly adv.
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dis·tin·guished       (dĭ-stĭng'gwĭsht)  Pronunciation Key 
adj.  
  1. Characterized by excellence or distinction; eminent.
  2. Dignified in conduct or appearance.

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distinguished

adjective
1. (used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation; "our distinguished professor" 
2. used of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person; "his distinguished bearing"; "the monarch's imposing presence"; "she reigned in magisterial beauty" 

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Distinguished

Dis*tin"guished\, a. 1. Marked; special.

The most distinguished politeness. --Mad. D' Arblay.

2. Separated from others by distinct difference; having, or indicating, superiority; eminent or known; illustrious; -- applied to persons and deeds.

Syn: Marked; noted; famous; conspicuous; celebrated; transcendent; eminent; illustrious; extraordinary; prominent. -- Distinguished, Eminent, Conspicuous, Celebrated, Illustrious. A man is eminent, when he stands high as compared with those around him; conspicuous, when he is so elevated as to be seen and observed; distinguished, when he has something which makes him stand apart from others in the public view; celebrated, when he is widely spoken of with honor and respect; illustrious, when a splendor is thrown around him which confers the highest dignity.

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