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distinguished

adjective

used of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person

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Word length
13
Starts with
D
Ends with
D
Contains
IS
Scrabble score
19
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

dɪsˈtɪŋɡwɪʃt

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adjective

  1. used of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person

    “his distinguished bearing”

adjective

  1. (used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

    “our distinguished professor”

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Example Sentences

his distinguished bearing
the monarch's imposing presence
she reigned in magisterial beauty
our distinguished professor

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