Distinguished: meaning, definitions and examples
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distinguished
[ dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt ]
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.
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.
See also: distinguish, distinguishable, distinguishing, indistinguishable, undistinguished.