Added 9 October 2026
distinguished
/dɪˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃt/ adjective
In Latin: ēgregius, amplus, notātus Wiktionary
adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about distinguished at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation.
our distinguished professor
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Used of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person.
his distinguished bearing
Origin
From distinguish + -ed.
From Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org (CC BY-SA)