distinguished
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
famous and respected because of great work or a high position.
celebrated or eminent due to significant achievements, professional rank, or contributions to a field.
Simple“The university invited a distinguished professor to speak at the graduation ceremony.”
In context“After a distinguished career in international law, she was appointed to the highest court in the country.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
looking important, elegant, and serious, often in a way that suggests age and experience.
possessing a dignified or noble appearance, often associated with maturity or refined style.
Simple“With his grey hair and tailored suit, he looked very distinguished.”
In context“The actor's distinguished features made him the perfect choice to play the role of the elder statesman.”
“He had distinguished himself as a commander at Gettysburg and other Civil War battles, becoming the youngest major general in the Army at age 25.”
“Using a stain that distinguished dead from living bacteria, the researchers confirmed that the treatment had killed 97 percent of the bacteria.”
From distinguish + -ed.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.