HyperDic: distinguished

English > 2 senses of the word distinguished:
ADJECTIVEalldistinguished(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
alldistinguished, grand, imposing, magisterialused of a person's appearance or behavior
distinguished > pronunciation
Soundsdihstih'nggwihsht
Rhymesaccomplished ... varnished: 31 rhymes with ihsht...
English > distinguished: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaning(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation.
Example"our distinguished professor"
Broaderimportant, of importOf great significance / significance or value
Spanishdistinguido, eminente, gran
Catalandistingit, eminent, gran
English > distinguished: 2 senses > adjective 2
MeaningUsed of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person.
Example"his distinguished bearing"
Synonymsgrand, imposing, magisterial
BroaderdignifiedHaving or expressing dignity
Spanishdistinguido, imponente, magistral
Catalandistingit

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