distinguished
dis·tin·guis·hed
adjective
1.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
- “our distinguished professor”
- “an eminent scholar”
- “a great statesman”
2.
used of a person''s appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person
- “his distinguished bearing”
- “the monarch”
- “;”
Origin
From distinguish + -ed.
Phrases
- distinguished open set
- distinguished professor
Related words
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