Synonyms for distinguished
- adjective
Most common
Synonyms by meaning
Adjective
1. Notable — celebrated, well-known or eminent because of achievements or rank; prestigious
notable, prominent, illustrious, renowned, eminent, famous, remarkable, noted, well-known, esteemed, marked, respected, outstanding, exceptional, high, celebrated, noteworthy, conspicuous, glorious, extraordinary, splendid, important
2. Imposing — having a dignified appearance or demeanor
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Definitions
- adj. 1
Celebrated, well-known or eminent because of achievements or rank; prestigious.
The lecture was attended by many distinguished mathematicians.
- adj. 2
Having a dignified appearance or demeanor.
Her father was a distinguished gentleman, albeit a poor one.
Related words
- Word family
- distinguishedly distinguishedness
- Phrases
- distinguished professor
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We discriminate by real differences; we distinguish by outward signs; an officer is readily distinguished from a common soldier by his uniform.
J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)
Example sentences
- prominent High fever is a prominent symptom of this disease.
- notable The area is notable for its scenery and wildlife.
- renowned She's not renowned for her emotional intelligence.
- illustrious Massinissa was the most illustrious king of Numidia.
- dignified The lady's behaviour was always dignified.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| distinguished | falling | |
| prominent | steady | |
| notable | steady | |
| renowned | rising | |
| illustrious | steady | |
| dignified | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- high1
- 5 letters
- grand1, noted2
- 6 letters
- famous2, marked1
- 7 letters
- notable3, eminent3
- 8 letters
- glorious3, renowned2, splendid2, imposing3, esteemed2
- 9 letters
- important3, prominent3, respected3, dignified3
- 10 letters
- remarkable4, celebrated4, noteworthy3
- 11 letters
- outstanding3, exceptional4, conspicuous4, illustrious4, magisterial5
- 12 letters
- transcendent3
- 13 letters
- extraordinary6, sophisticated5
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (noted2 = 2 syllables).
In other languages
- Français
- distingué
- Español
- distinguido
- Català
- distingit