DISTINGUISHED


Meaning of DISTINGUISHED in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ dɪstɪŋgwɪʃt ]

1.

If you describe a person or their work as distinguished , you mean that they have been very successful in their career and have a good reputation.

...a distinguished academic family.

= illustrious

ADJ

2.

If you describe someone as distinguished , you mean that they look very noble and respectable.

He looked very distinguished.

ADJ

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