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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
distinguished means: Highly respected because of an important position or excellent achievements.
adjective
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.
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.
Questions about distinguished
What does distinguished mean?
Highly respected because of an important position or excellent achievements.
What is distinguished in other languages?
Türkçe: seçkin · Español: distinguido · Français: éminent · Deutsch: angesehen · Italiano: illustre · 日本語: 著名な
How do you pronounce distinguished?
It is pronounced /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/.
How do you use distinguished in a sentence?
A distinguished scientist spoke at our school. She has had a distinguished career in medicine.
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