distinguished — having a high reputation and respect; excellent and notable
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a high reputation and respect; excellent and notable
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
Korean meaning: 뛰어나고 명성 있는, 저명한
Korean pronunciation: 디**스팅**귀쉬트
Example Sentences
- My grandmother claims she once danced with a distinguished gentleman who turned out to be her mailman in a tuxedo.
- The distinguished scientist won the Nobel Prize for her groundbreaking research.
- He tried to look distinguished by wearing glasses without prescription, but kept walking into glass doors.
distinguished
ADJECTIVE//dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt//
having a high reputation and respect; excellent and notable
Respected professor receives lifetime honor
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Once distinguished, now relinquished, like flames extinguished!
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Origin
From Latin 'distinguere' meaning 'to separate' or 'to mark off', combining the prefix 'dis-' (apart) and 'stinguere' (to prick or mark). The word entered English through Old French 'distinguer' in the 14th century.
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“My grandmother claims she once danced with a distinguished gentleman who turned out to be her mailman in a tuxedo.”
“The distinguished scientist won the Nobel Prize for her groundbreaking research.”
“He tried to look distinguished by wearing glasses without prescription, but kept walking into glass doors.”
“The university invited several distinguished alumni to speak at graduation.”
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