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distinguished

4 definitions • 4 examples
1
used to describe a respected and admired person, or their work:

Examples:

a distinguished writer/director/politician
a distinguished career
2
used to describe a person, especially an older person, who looks formal, stylish, or wise:

Examples:

I think grey hair on a man can look very distinguished.
3
(of a person or a body of work) respected and admired for excellence:

Examples:

He had a long and distinguished career as a diplomat.
4
A person, esp. an older person, might be described as being distinguished in appearance if the person looks important and respected.

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