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May 09, 2016 Word of the Day

distinguished /dɪˈstɪŋgwɪʃt/ adjective
distinguished
/dɪˈstɪŋgwɪʃt/
adjective
A distinguished-looking man
A distinguished-looking man
Definition of DISTINGUISHED

[more distinguished; most distinguished]

1 : known by many people because of some quality or achievement

  • a distinguished scientist/career

  • She is distinguished for her achievements in genetic research.

2 : making someone seem important and worth respect

  • the professor's distinguished appearance

  • He's a distinguished-looking gentleman.

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