well-distinguished
gwɪʃt adjective
1.
made conspicuous by excellence; noted; eminent; famous: a distinguished scholar. Synonyms: renowned, illustrious.
2.
having an air of distinction, dignity, or eminence: a distinguished old gentleman.
3.
conspicuous; marked.
Related forms
dis·tin·guished·ly, adverb
non·dis·tin·guished, adjective
well-dis·tin·guished, adjective
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| —adj | |
| 1. | noble or dignified in appearance or behaviour |
| 2. | eminent; famous; celebrated |
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distinguished
pp. adj. from distinguish; originally "nobly impressive," special sense of "famous, celebrated," recorded from 1714.
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