distinguished

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distinguished

(adjective)

Meaning

recognized for excellence or achievement

Example

"The distinguished scholar delivered an inspiring lecture on history."

Synonyms

eminentnotablecelebrated

Antonyms

ordinaryunknown

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'distinguere', meaning to separate or distinguish.
Related word forms
  • verb: distinguish
  • noun: distinction

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