distinguished
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From distinguish + -ed.
Pronunciation[edit]
Adjective[edit]
distinguished (comparative more distinguished, superlative most distinguished)
- celebrated, well-known or eminent because of past achievements; prestigious
- The lecture was attended by many distinguished mathematicians.
- Having a dignified appearance or demeanor
- Her father was a distinguished gentleman, albeit a poor one.
- (mathematics) Specified, noted.
- Let X be a topological space with a distinguished point p.
Synonyms[edit]
- (celebrated): eminent, exceptional, remarkable; see also: Thesaurus:famous or Thesaurus:notable
- (dignified appearance): grand, imposing, sophisticated
Antonyms[edit]
Derived terms[edit]
Translations[edit]
celebrated, well-known or eminent because of past achievements; prestigious
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having a dignified appearance or demeanor
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mathematics: specified, noted
Verb[edit]
distinguished
- simple past and past participle of distinguish