Distinguished: meaning, definitions and examples

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distinguished

[ dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt ]

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in a social or professional setting

Recognized for excellence or superior quality; having a special status or position; noticeable or prominent

Synonyms

eminent, notable, prominent, renowned

Examples of usage

He was a distinguished professor at the university.
She was a distinguished guest at the event.
The hotel had a distinguished reputation for its service.

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in a social or professional setting

To be noteworthy or outstanding in a particular field or area

Synonyms

differentiate, excel, excel, stand out

Examples of usage

She distinguished herself as a leader in the field of science.
He distinguished his company with innovative products.

Translations

Translations of the word "distinguished" in other languages:

🇵🇹 distinto

🇮🇳 प्रतिष्ठित

🇩🇪 ausgezeichnet

🇮🇩 terkenal

🇺🇦 видатний

🇵🇱 wybitny

🇯🇵 著名な

🇫🇷 distingué

🇪🇸 distinguido

🇹🇷 seçkin

🇰🇷 뛰어난

🇸🇦 متميز

🇨🇿 význačný

🇸🇰 významný

🇨🇳 杰出的

🇸🇮 odličen

🇮🇸 framúrskarandi

🇰🇿 айрықша

🇬🇪 გამორჩეული

🇦🇿 fərqlənən

🇲🇽 distinguido

Word origin

The word 'distinguished' originates from the Middle English word 'distingwen', which comes from the Old French word 'distinguer'. The prefix 'dis-' means 'apart' or 'away', while 'tinguere' means 'to mark'. Therefore, 'distinguished' originally meant 'marked as separate or different'. Over time, the meaning evolved to represent excellence or prominence.