distinguished

angesehen, herausragend

Wegen einer wichtigen Stellung oder hervorragender Leistungen sehr angesehen.

In einfachem Englisch: Highly respected because of an important position or excellent achievements.

• A distinguished scientist spoke at our school.
• She has had a distinguished career in medicine.
• We welcomed several distinguished guests to the ceremony.

Synonyme: respected, eminent, prestigious

Häufige Wendungen: distinguished professor, distinguished guest, distinguished career, distinguished writer

würdevoll, vornehm

Wirkt durch ruhiges, eindrucksvolles Aussehen oder Verhalten respektgebietend.

In einfachem Englisch: Looking or behaving in a calm, impressive way that makes people respect you.

• He looks distinguished in that coat.
• Her grey hair gave her a distinguished appearance.
• A distinguished gentleman greeted us at the door.

Synonyme: dignified, imposing

Häufige Wendungen: distinguished appearance, distinguished gentleman, look distinguished