Distinguished

Pronunciation: /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/

Definitions of distinguished

adjective Distinguished is an adjective that describes someone or something as respected, notable, or eminent.

Example Sentences

A1 He is a distinguished gentleman with a kind heart.

A2 The distinguished professor gave an interesting lecture.

B1 She received a distinguished award for her contributions to science.

B2 The company hired a distinguished consultant to improve their business strategy.

C1 The distinguished author's latest novel received critical acclaim.

C2 The distinguished artist's work is displayed in prestigious galleries around the world.

Examples of distinguished in a Sentence

formal The distinguished professor received an award for his groundbreaking research.

informal The distinguished gentleman at the party was the center of attention.

slang That dude is so distinguished, he's like a boss.

figurative Her distinguished style of writing sets her apart from other authors.

Grammatical Forms of distinguished

• past tense: distinguished
• plural: distinguished
• comparative: more distinguished
• superlative: most distinguished
• present tense: distinguishes
• future tense: will distinguish
• perfect tense: have distinguished
• continuous tense: is distinguishing
• singular: distinguished
• positive degree: distinguished
• infinitive: to distinguish
• gerund: distinguishing
• participle: distinguished

Origin and Evolution of distinguished

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'distinguished' originated from the Latin word 'distinguere', which means to mark off or separate.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'distinguished' has evolved to mean recognized for excellence or superiority in a particular area, showing exceptional quality or style.