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distinguished
adjective
Used of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person
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dɪsˈtɪŋɡwɪʃt
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adjective
Used of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person
“His distinguished bearing”
adjective
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
“Our distinguished professor”
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His distinguished bearing
The monarch's imposing presence
She reigned in magisterial beauty
Our distinguished professor
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