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distinguished

UK
/dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
US
/dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/

Translations

distinguishedadjective
more distinguished
Comp.
most distinguished
Super.
UK
/dɪsˈtɪŋɡwɪʃt/
US
/dɪsˈtɪŋɡwɪʃt/
éminentSe dit d’une personne ou d’une œuvre reconnue pour son excellence, son prestige ou sa valeur.
She is a distinguished historian.
C’est une historienne éminente.
distinguéSe dit d’une personne au port élégant et plein de dignité.
He looked distinguished in his tailored suit.
Il avait l’air distingué dans son costume sur mesure.
distinctifS’emploie pour un trait, une forme ou une caractéristique qui distingue nettement quelqu’un ou quelque chose.
The building has a distinguished curved façade.
Le bâtiment a une façade courbe distinctive.
Synonyms
eminent
notable
renowned
celebrated
illustrious
esteemed
prominent
respected
famous
outstanding
Antonyms
undistinguished
common
ordinary
distinguishverb

distinguished

Past Simple

distinguished
Past Simple
distinguished
Past Participle
distinguishing
Gerund
UK
/dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
US
/dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
distinguerDans le sens de reconnaître ou identifier comme différent, ou de percevoir une différence.
She can distinguish between the two types of wine by their aroma.
Elle peut distinguer les deux types de vin à leur arôme.
se distinguerSens pronominal : acquérir de la valeur, de la notoriété ou se faire remarquer.
He distinguished himself in the field of medicine with his groundbreaking research.
Il s’est distingué dans le domaine de la médecine par ses recherches novatrices.
Additional translations
différencierEmploi courant pour marquer une différence entre deux éléments.
caractériserS’emploie quand un trait permet de différencier quelqu’un ou quelque chose d’un autre.
Synonyms
differentiate
discern
identify
recognize
set apart
tell apart
separate

Definitions

distinguishedadjective
Recognized for excellence or outstanding qualities.
The scientist received a distinguished award for her groundbreaking research.
Having an air of dignity or respectability.
He looked distinguished in his tailored suit and polished shoes.
Having distinct or individual characteristics that set someone or something apart; marked.
The architect's latest building features a distinguished curved façade.
distinguishverb
To recognize or identify as different or distinct.
She can distinguish between the two types of wine by their aroma.
To perceive a difference in; to differentiate.
He could distinguish the sound of a violin from that of a viola.
To make oneself prominent or eminent.
He distinguished himself in the field of medicine with his groundbreaking research.
To be a characteristic that makes someone or something different; to set apart.
A keen sense of humor distinguishes her from her peers.
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