English · Word Candidate

distinguished

/dɪˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃt/

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Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Celebrated, well-known or eminent because of achievements or rank; prestigious.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Được công nhận, nổi tiếng hoặc danh tiếng vì thành tựu hoặc cấp bậc

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Adjective

The lecture was attended by many distinguished mathematicians.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Having a dignified appearance or demeanor.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Có vẻ ngoài hoặc phong cách trang nghiêm

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Adjective

Her father was a distinguished gentleman, albeit a poor one.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “distinguished” mean?

Celebrated, well-known or eminent because of achievements or rank; prestigious.

Is “distinguished” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.